KI-5 oxygen inhaler is widely used in medicine to treat oxygen starvation in patients. This device helps to save the lives of people in emergency situations, as a result of which it is indispensable in organizing an ambulance. This device is included in the list of necessary medical equipment in intensive care units of hospitals and is a mandatory tool for rescue services.
Application area
With the help of the aforementioned device, medical service personnel carry out emergency oxygen therapy, which, due to the mobility of the device, can be performed right at the scene of the incident, as well as during transportation of the victim to the nearest medical facility. Due to the poor environmental situation observed in large cities with developed industry, people use this inhaler in everyday life and at work as a source of clean air.
Device
KI-5 oxygen inhaler consists of the following components:
- An oxygen cylinder in which an oxygen supply is stored under pressure.
- Gearbox equipped with pressure gauge. With its help, a metered supply of oxygen to the mask occurs. Before this, the reducer lowers the pressure of the supplied oxygen mass.
- Ejector, which makes the necessary concentration for the patient of the supplied oxygen-air mass.
- A connection box to which corrugated tubes with masks are suitable, a special filter for collecting dust, a safety valve and a bag for accumulating the gas mixture exhaled by the patient.
- Two breathing masks equipped with valves and corrugated tubes.
As standard, the oxygen cylinder of the inhaler has a capacity of 2 l, is equipped with face masks of different sizes (for adults and children), as well as a Cirrus nebulizer that separates the oxygen mixture to the aerosol stage.
Specifications
The KI-5 oxygen inhaler fully functions at temperatures ranging from -20 º to +40 º. With an average oxygen flow rate, which is usually 8 liters per minute, the productivity of the device is 0.2 cm³ / min. Due to the presence of a regulator, the oxygen supply level can vary from 0 to 15 liters per minute.
The manufacturer of the oxygen inhaler KI-5 prudently produces such devices of small mass and with small overall dimensions. This is necessary in order for the medical device to be mobile and easy to transport. Depending on the oxygen consumption, the inhaler is able to operate continuously from 14 to 30 minutes. Medicinal substances are sprayed using a nebulizer and make up at least 74% of the volume of the aerosol mixture. In this case, the drug substance is divided into tiny particles, the size of which does not exceed 5 microns, due to which the drug acts as efficiently as possible.
Benefits
When reviewing the KI-5 oxygen inhaler, it should be noted that it has such an important distinctive advantage as the presence of an oxygen supply indicator. Thanks to this, it becomes possible to visual control the operation of the device in the process of providing emergency care. In addition, it is possible to adjust the pressure in the oxygen cylinder, since the apparatus has a pressure gauge for this.
During operation of the inhaler, oxygen cylinders, thanks to the high-strength materials of which they are made, are able to withstand pressure up to 200 bar. Due to the presence of two oxygen tanks, the device can be used to resuscitate two patients simultaneously. This device is notable for its soft supply of oxygen, as well as the ability to carry out inhalation of air masses with different percentages.
Features of use
For assembly, installation or removal from the place of work, the KI-5 oxygen inhaler does not need any additional equipment, which greatly simplifies its operation. The device was manufactured taking into account that it will be used in situations where the time for medical personnel is very limited. Therefore, KI-5 is prudently equipped with easily disconnectable connections that allow you to quickly handle this device.
Since the inhaler is a device for repeated use, its working elements are made of materials that withstand repeated disinfection.
User's manual
This device contains cylinders containing compressed oxygen. Therefore, the instruction manual for the KI-5 oxygen inhaler provides for the prevention of shock and careless handling of the device, which can provoke an oxygen cylinder explosion. Also, during the use of the inhaler should not be allowed direct sunlight, which can damage its parts. Keep this medical equipment away from stoves, stoves, and various heating devices.
The instructions for the KI-5 oxygen inhaler device contain a strict ban on the use of oils and fats during its operation. Since a spontaneous explosion occurs during the interaction of oxygen and oil, in no case should these substances be on the parts of the device, and moreover, you should not try to lubricate the rubber compounds of the inhaler with them. In this way, it will be possible to keep the inhaler in working condition, extend its life and, most importantly, avoid an accident caused by the careless use of this professional technique.