How to Operate the Regulator to Determine the Oxygen Flow Rate From the Oxygen Tank

Oxygen is a life-saving gas. The body uses oxygen taken from the air and thus when someone has a breathing problem or decompression sickness, you need to give higher concentrations of oxygen to the patient. Oxygen provision kits are available which you can determine the flow rate of the oxygen provided, depending on the condition of the patient. You can set the the flow rate using a small knob positioned on the oxygen first stage regulator attaching the hoses to the tank.

Instructions

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      Assemble the oxygen unit. Attach the regulator to the tank valve. Secure it in place using the t-handle to tighten it on the valve. Attach the non-rebreather mask/pocket mask hoses (for a non-breathing/weakly breathing patient) to the push-on jack located on the underside of the regulator. Screw the demand valve hose (for a conscious breathing patient) onto the reciprocal port on the underside of the regulator. Turn the valve to open the oxygen regulator.

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      Determine the desired oxygen flow rate you require. The normal flow rate is 15 liters per minute but if someone is breathing weakly, you may need to increase the rate to allow for easier breathing.

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      Turn the dial located at the end of the oxygen regulator until the desired flow rate appears in the window showing the dial digits. You can change the dial at any time depending on oxygen demands.