Oxygen Cylinder
- Introduction...
- 1. Overview...
- 2. How to connect ...
- 3. Essentials of c...
- 4. How to check le...
- 5. Storage of cyli...
- 6. Key messages...
Introduction
DR. SANDEEP KADAM
MD, DM (Neonatology)
Associate Consultant Neonatologist
Department of Pediatrics
KEM Hospital
Pune
1. Overview
► How to use?
► Care of cylinder
► Caution during use
2. How to connect oxygen cylinder?
3. Essentials of cylinder for oxygen delivery
► Pressure regulator
► Flow meter are required to adjust the amount delivered to
the patient
4. How to check leak in the cylinder?
► Hissing noise once the flow meter is started
► Close valve, remove connection, check and refit the
connector to the cylinder
5. Storage of cylinder
► Ensure the oxygen cylinders are stored in a safe and secure
area where they cannot fall over and cause injury
► Do not store or use cylinders near naked flames, sources of
ignition or combustible materials
► Smoking should not be permitted in the vicinity
6. Key messages
► We need to conversant with regards to changing and
connecting oxygen cylinders in the NICU
► Flow meter and pressure regulator are essential for using
oxygen cylinder in the NICU
► One needs to be careful in terms of safety and care of use
of cylinders in the NICU