Pulse Dose Mode and autoSat Features
Your eQuinox has a feature called autoSAT
consistent-sized bolus of oxygen up to 40 breaths per minute
(see Max Breath Rate table below). As your breath rate
increases, such as when you walk, the autoSAT feature servo-
controls the device, delivering the set bolus size. autoSAT
Technology is proprietary to CAIRE and is used during Pulse
Mode only.
Max Breath Rate
Pulse Dose Setting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Note: Bolus volume decreases as breath rate exceeds published maxi-
mum breath rate
Note: The pulse dose setting 1–9 is not equal to LPM.
WARNING: PULSe DOSe MODe SeTTINGS MUST Be De-
TeRMINeD FOR eACh PATIeNT INDIVIDUALLY FOR TheIR
NeeDS AT ReST, DURING eXeRCISe AND WheN TRAVeLING.
WARNING: The eQUINOX MAY NOT Be ABLe TO DeTeCT ALL IN-
SPIRATORY eFFORTS IN PULSe MODe. IF The eQUINOX DOeS NOT
ReSPOND TO YOUR INSPIRATION eFFORTS, ASK YOUR hOMe CARe
PROVIDeR TO CheCK The SeNSITIVITY SeTTING.
Note: To Equipment Provider: The following oxygen administration acces-
sories are recommended for use with the Oxygen Concentrator:
• Nasal Cannula with 7 feet (2.1 m) of tubing: PN 5408-SEQ
• For any additional recommended accessories, please see the Accesso-
ries Catalog (PN ML-LOX0010) available on www.CAIREmedical.com.
• CAIRE offers the OxySafe™ as an optional accessory. This is intended
to be used in conjunction with the eQuinox concentrator. For customers
in regions requiring compliance to EN ISO 8359:1996-Ammendment
1:2012, this accessory will meet this need.
The OxySafe™ is a thermal fuse to stop the flow of gas in the event
that the downstream cannula or oxygen tubing is ignited and burns
to the OxySafe. It is placed in-line with the nasal cannula or oxygen
tubing between the patient and the oxygen outlet of the Equniox.
For proper use of the OxySafe, always refer to the manufacturer's
instructions (included with each OxySafe kit).
CAIRE offers an OxySafe™ kits that includes a cannula headpiece,
OxySafe™, and 7' tubing: PN 20628667
. It delivers a
®
Bolus Size
Max Breath Rate
(± 15%) mL
16
40
32
40
48
40
64
40
80
37
96
31
128
23
160
18
192
15
Step 5: Adjust the Flow Setting to the Prescribed
Level
Using the Flow Setting Buttons, adjust the flow setting to the
prescribed setting supplied by your physician.
WARNING: IT IS VeRY IMPORTANT TO SeLeCT ONLY The
PReSCRIBeD LeVeL OF OXYGeN. DO NOT ChANGe The
FLOW SeLeCTION UNLeSS YOU hAVe BeeN DIReCTeD TO
DO SO BY A LICeNSeD CLINICIAN.
Step 6: Begin Using Your eQuinox
Breathe normally through the nasal cannula.
Note: You will achieve longer operating time on the Battery if you oper-
ate your eQuinox in the Pulse Mode (Physician approved mode).
Step 7: eQuinox Cart Operation
The eQuinox Cart is designed for use on walking-type surfaces.
Line up the eQuinox with the floor of the cart so it sits upright
and level.
Line up the large threaded screw to the insert at the back of
the eQuinox. Then hand-tighten the knob on the cart until the
eQuinox Cart is tightly secured to the device.
Push down the push-button on the eQuinox Cart handle to adjust
the height of the handle.
Note: DO NOT operate the eQuinox and ambulate while a humidifier is
attached. Remove the humidifier bottle before walking. DO NOT lay the
eQuinox down while attached to a humidifier bottle.
Step 8: Power Off the Device
Press and hold the "ON/OFF" Button for two (2) seconds to
power OFF your eQuinox.
Store the eQuinox in a cool and dry location for a period no
longer than 1 month. The eQuinox must run for at least 2 hours
per month to ensure proper function of the unit.
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