The humidifier for oxygen therapy is a device allowing an increase in the relative humidity in the oxygen supplied to the patient; this gas for medical use normally lacks a sufficient humidity grade to be physiologically tolerated.
The jar is made of polycarbonate, or polysulphone the cap with inlet adaptor of polypropylene and inlet connection of polypropylene + coated brass.
TECHNICAL DATA
Contents:Only sterile water
Dimensions:
Height:190 mm
Diameter: 57 mm
Width:67 mm
Weight:145 g
Capacity:200 ml
Material: Jar polycarbonate (autoclavable at 121 °C)
Jar polysulphone (autoclavable at 134 °C)
Lid and outlet hose nipple: polypropylene
Inlet nut:Chrome brass
Diffuser:Polyethylene
Hose:Silicone
Cleaning:Water, non-abrasive detergent. Never use solvents.
Disinfection:An alcoholic solution, or other solution compatible with the material according to the disinfectant manufacturer.
Autoclave:Polycarbonate version 121°C for 20 minutes
Polysulphone version 134°C for 18 minutes
Special case:
Diffuser:Exchange at every cleaning - do not sterilise!
Maintenance:Check that the humidifier is whole and airtight before use. Monthly exchange of gaskets is recommended. Exchange the diffuser when its micro perforations no longer exist.
Durability:Minimum 20 autoclave cycles under the condition that all instructions accompanying the product are adhered.