Philips RESPIRONICS SimplyGo Manual De Usuario página 7

SimplyGo User Manual
• If you feel discomfort or are experiencing a medical emergency while
undergoing oxygen therapy, seek medical assistance immediately to
avoid harm�
• Oxygen supports combustion� Oxygen should not be used while
smoking or in the presence of an open flame�
• Open flames during oxygen therapy are dangerous and are likely to
result in fire or death� Do not allow open flames within 2 m of the
oxygen concentrator�
• Oxygen makes it easier for a fire to start and spread� Do not leave
the nasal cannula or mask on bed coverings or chair cushions, if the
oxygen concentrator is turned on, but not in use; the oxygen will
make the materials flammable� Turn the oxygen concentrator off
when not in use to prevent oxygen enrichment�
• There is a risk of fire associated with oxygen enrichment during
oxygen therapy� Do not use the oxygen concentrator or accessories
near sparks or open flames�
• Do not use the device in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic
mixture in combination with oxygen or air, or in the presence of
nitrous oxide�
• Do not use oil or grease on the concentrator or its components as
these substances, when combined with oxygen, can greatly increase
the potential for a fire hazard and personal injury�
• Do not lubricate fittings, connections, tubing, or other accessories of
the oxygen concentrator to avoid the risk of fire and burns�
• Use only water-based lotions or salves that are oxygen-compatible
before and during oxygen therapy� Never use petroleum or oil-based
lotions or salves to avoid the risk of fire and burns�
• Smoking during oxygen therapy is dangerous and is likely to result
in facial burns or death� Do not allow smoking within the same room
where the oxygen concentrator is located� If you intend to smoke,
you must always turn the oxygen concentrator off, remove the
cannula and leave the room where either the cannula or mask or the
oxygen concentrator is located� If unable to leave the room, you must
wait 10 minutes after you have turned the oxygen concentrator off
before smoking�
• If you notice any of the following, discontinue use and contact your
home care provider:
- unexplained changes in the performance of this device
- unusual or harsh sounds
- dropped or mishandled device or the power supply
- water spilled into the enclosure
- broken enclosure
• To ensure proper function and to avoid the risk of fire and burns:
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