SUNMED UG-10007 User manual

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User Guide
The Tubing Connector joins two pieces of oxygen tubing
together. Intended to be used with patients who have a
prescription for oxygen therapy in the home, outpatient,
extended care, transport, and hospital environments.
The Tubing Connector is available in swivel and
non-swivel conguration.
Product Use
1. Wash hands. Open package and remove the Tubing Connector.
2. Hold the middle of the Tubing Connector and
align with the oxygen tubing end.
3. Insert, push, and twist the tapered end of the Tubing Connector
into oxygen tubing end connector.
4. a–Repeat step 3 to attach the other side of the connector
to the nasal cannula or oxygen mask tubing.
b–Gently tug on connection to check for a secure t.
5. To remove Connector, hold the center of the Tubing Connector,
twist and pull on the tubing end connector.
Please read and follow the Instructions for Use
provided with the products prior to using the Tubing Connector.
Tubing Connector
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NASAL CANNULA OXYGEN TUBING
TUBING CONNECTOR
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User Guide
UG-10007 Rev 1
Tubing Connector
Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
No oxygen ow from
nasal prongs
Flow control valve is not turned on. Set ow control to prescribed setting.
Oxygen system is not functioning properly or oxygen
container is empty. Switch to backup oxygen.
The nasal cannula is disconnected from oxygen device
or supply tubing.
Reconnect oxygen tubing. Ensure all tubing
connections are tight and secure.
Nasal cannula or oxygen tubing kinked or blocked.
Inspect cannula and oxygen tubing for kinks. Ensure
tubing is not caught in bed rails or something is placed
on top of tubing.
The swivel does not rotate. The swivel is damaged or defective. Replace with a new Swivel Connector.
The swivel mechanism is dirty. Clean the Swivel Connector.
Safety Precautions
• Oxygen is a nonammable gas, but does support combustion.
Follow your home care provider’s instructions for the care and safe
operation of your oxygen delivery system (e.g., oxygen cylinder,
oxygen concentrator, liquid oxygen).
• Do not smoke or allow anyone to smoke around you when oxygen is used.
• Keep oxygen equipment at least 6 feet away from ames
or any heat source.
• Do not use ammable products such as aerosol sprays,
cleaning products near your oxygen.
• The length of the oxygen tubing plus nasal cannula should not exceed
57 feet to ensure enough pressure to deliver your set oxygen ow rate.
• Do not kink, bend or tie your oxygen tubing.
• Keep excess tubing loosely coiled and out of the way
to prevent tripping on oxygen tubing.
• Use oxygen as prescribed by your doctor.
• Keep an extra Swivel Connector and other oxygen supplies
available for backup.
• Swallowing hazard, do not let children or pets play with
your oxygen equipment.
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