Salter Style Children Nasal Cannula

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• Instructions for Use:
  - Wash hands. Remove pediatric nasal cannula from package.
  - Attach end connector to oxygen source, e.g., oxygen supply tubing or oxygen flowmeter
  - Adjust flow control knob to the prescribed liter flow. Check for gas flow from the nasal prongs.
  - Position the oxygen nasal cannula with the nasal prongs facing upward and curved toward the face. Insert the two nasal prongs into the nostrils.
  - Wrap the headset loop up and over both ears. Alternative placement: Secure headset loop behind head.
  - Squeeze the sides of the bolo and glide the bolo up under your chin. Leave enough space to fit at least two fingers between the bolo and chin.
• Care and Cleaning Instructions:
  - Do not sterilize oxygen cannula. Do not reuse.
  - Once a day, use a clean damp cloth to wipe off the nasal prongs and headset tubing.
  - Replace infant nasal cannula once every 7 days. Replace if it becomes soiled or damaged.
• Safety Instructions:
  - Do not allow the patient or anyone around them to smoke. This includes the use of electronic cigerattees, pipes, cigars and cigerattes. Although, oxygen is a non-flammable gas, it does support combustion.
  - Keep oxygen equipment at least 6 feet away from flames or any heat source.
  - Do not use petroleum based products or oil-based creams and lotions in or around the patients nose.
  - Do not use flammable products such as aerosol sprays or cleaning products near the oxygen source.
  - Avoid using electrical equipment that may cause a spark; for example, hair dryers electric razor, and electric toothbrushes.
  - Follow physician prescription for oxygen use.
  - The total length of the oxygen nasal cannula and oxygen tubing should not exceed 57 feet to ensure there is enough pressure to deliver prescribed oxygen flow rate.
  - Do not kink, bend or tie the oxygen tubing.
  - Do not place anything on top of oxygen cannula and oxygen tubing that could obstruct flow.
  - Keep excess tubing loosely coiled and out of the way to prevent tripping on oxygen tubing.
  - Do not place oxygen tubing or nasal cannula under blankets, bedsheets, etc.
  - Do not let children play with oxygen equipment.
  - Use of swivel connector can help prevent tubing from twisting.

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