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20 Administering Oxygen with the BiPAP S/T System

Figure 21b

BiPAP Unit

Outlet Port

Tubing

Main Flow

Bacteria

Filter

(Optional)

BiP

AP S/T

Figure 21a

Sample Port

Oxygen Tubing

to Oxygen Source

Chapter 7 Administering Oxygen with the BiPAP S/T

Warning: Oxygen should be administered only on the order of a physician.

Warning: Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while smoking or in the

presence of an open flame.

Warning: Do not add oxygen to the front of the BiPAP S/T System (at the inlet filter opening).

Note: When using oxygen, turn the BiPAP S/T System ON (I) before turning on the oxygen source.

The oxygen should then be turned off before the unit is turned OFF (0).

To add oxygen to the circuit, a controlled, low-flow source is needed (less than 15 L/min).

• Attach the oxygen tubing to one of the sample ports on or near the patient’s interface, as indicated

in Figure 21a.

• Do not use a flow rate greater than 15 L/min.

• A main flow bacteria filter must be inserted between the air outlet on the unit and the circuit

tubing (See Figure 21b).

• Turn the BiPAP S/T System on before turning on the oxygen supply.

• Turn off the oxygen supply before turning the BiPAP S/T System off.

• If power to the BiPAP S/T System has been turned off for any reason before the oxygen supply is

turned off, allow the oxygen to dissipate from the unit before turning the BiPAP S/T System on.

When adding oxygen to the patient circuit, the liter flow is gradually adjusted until the patient’s

oxygenation needs are adequately met. If adequate oxygenation cannot be acheived, an alternate method

of ventilatory support should be considered.

If the method of oxygen administration is changed at any time, or as patient status changes, the patient

should be monitored to make sure that his or her oxygenation level is sufficient.

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