Lesson 7 – Portable Oxygen Sets

Types of portable oxygen sets:

ECOMED Oxygen Cylinders:

Colour coding of different types of medical gas cylinders: 

Important components of oxygen cylinders: 

• Pressure gauge – The gauge will indicate whether the cylinder is pressurised or empty
• Regulator – For the control of oxygen flow

• The regulators on both types of oxygen cylinders have 2 settings.
• Always set it to maximum flow.

• Mask and oxygen supply line (With or without non-return valve)

• The oxygen valve must be in the ‘ON’ position in order to supply oxygen.

RE-USE INSPECTION:

Regular Oxygen pre-use inspection checks: 

• Ensure the container and components are clean and hygienic.
• De-coil oxygen supply pipe. Ensure it is not perished or badly kinked.
• Ensure the mask is without cracks.
• Ensure the mask elastic band is not perished.
• The oxygen supply pipe and mask must be attached to regulator.
• If applicable, the non-return valve must be operational and fitted to the mask.
• Check pressure gauge for sufficient pressure.
  (On ECOMED unit – Open cylinder valve first)
• Ensure pressure regulator is set to maximum setting.