Chapter 1: Introduction; Intended Use - Philips RESPIRONICS EverFlo Manual Del Paciente

Chapter 1: Introduction

Your health care professional has determined that supplemental oxygen is of benefit to you and has prescribed an
oxygen concentrator set at a specific flow setting to meet your needs. DO NOT change the flow settings unless your
health care professional tells you to do so. Please read and understand this entire manual before using the device.

Intended Use

The EverFlo / EverFlo Q Oxygen Concentrator is intended to provide supplemental oxygen to persons requiring
oxygen therapy. The device is not intended to be life supporting or life sustaining.
The device is for use in the home or hospital/institutional environment.
About Your EverFlo / EverFlo Q
The device produces concentrated oxygen from room air for delivery to a patient requiring low flow oxygen
therapy. The oxygen from the air is concentrated using a molecular sieve and a pressure swing adsorption process.
Your home care provider will show you how to operate the concentrator and will be available to answer any
questions. If you have additional questions or problems, contact your home care provider.
Parts of Your Concentrator
Humidifier Bottle
Mounting Strap
Oxygen Outlet
Port
Control Panel
On/Off Switch
Flow Meter
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Air Inlet Filter
Humidifier
Connector
Tube
Filter Door
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