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It is able to select the maximum
pressure limit during the inspiratory phase of a ventilatory
cycle. |
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As a constant flow generator, it
provides safe administration of oxygen or compressed air
with either a mask or an endotracheal tube. |
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It provides the caregiver with 'feedback'
to alert instantly of airway blockage and inadequate ventilation,
thereby improving airway management. |
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It allows the caregiver to use both
hands to maintain a better mask seal and reduces fatigue
when used in its 'automatic mode'. |
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When the device is used simultaneously
during chest compressions, it automatically synchronizes
the cycling rhythm to the compressions administered, providing
safe and effective two person cpr. |
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Minimal PEEP is maintained (<
4 cmH2O) when used in automatic mode. |
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It allows the caregiver to switch
to manually activated ventilatory cycles if confronted
with patients that demonstrate abnormal lung compliance. |
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It provides inhalation function
when resuscitation is no longer required. This can be
overridden automatically if resuscitation needs to be
re-initiated. |
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Simple construction allows the user
to disassemble the top and bottom components instantly
— without tools — to ensure proper cleaning
and disinfection of the system. |
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The trained caregiver can monitor
and detect deterioration or improvement of a patient's
lung condition from cycling rate changes. |
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A disposable viral-bacterial filter
can be inserted into the patient connection of the device,
if desired. |
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The Oxylator® eliminates the potential
of 'stacked' breaths, or gradual increase in PEEP levels
which may occur with time/volume cycled systems. Its expiratory
phase allows for passive, unassisted exhalation. |
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Minute volume will always be maintained
when used in automatic mode, regardless of pressure settings
or lung compliance. |
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During the ventilatory cycle, the
system always maintains a positive pressure in the airway,
unless a negative pressure is initiated by the patient’s
own effort at which point it allows the patient to satisfy
his or her own 'demand'. |
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Due to its patented technology,
the Oxylator® will automatically cycle with a patient’s
own rhythm and wastes no time in 'detecting' failure of
a patient’s own inspiratory effort. |
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No oxygen is wasted to power the
device. |
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Malfunction is reduced to a minimum
since the Oxylator® utilizes ONLY ONE moving component
which 'floats' as it cycles. |
