Salter Style Children Nasal Cannula

Salter Style Children Nasal Cannula

• Intended for use in home, outpatient, extended care, transport, and hospital environments
• Supply tube features 3 channel safety for uninterrupted flow of oxygen
• Over-the-ear style headset of Salter Style Children Nasal Cannula provides secure positioning
• Curved, tapered nasal prongs for increased comfort
• Comfortable and non-irritating since it is anatomically curved to fit the upper lip
• Disposable nasal cannula
• Single patient use
• Also available (sold separately):
  - Salter E-Z Wrap Cannula Ear Protector (Code 1016-0)

What to buy with Salter Style Children Oxygen Cannula

• Precision Medical EasyPulse Portable Oxygen Concentrator
• DreamStation CPAP Pro Machine
• Allied Clear View In-Line Water and Humidity Trap
• CareFusion AirLife Male/Female Oxygen Swivel Connector

How to use Salter Nasal Cannula?

1. Wash hands. Remove the pediatric nasal cannula from the package.
2. Attach end connector to oxygen source, e.g., oxygen tubing or oxygen flowmeter
3. Adjust the flow control knob to the prescribed liter flow. Check for gas flow from the nasal prongs.
4. Position the Salter Style Children's Nasal Cannula with the nasal prongs facing upward and curved toward the face. Insert the two nasal prongs into the nostrils.
5. Wrap the headset loop up and over both ears. Alternative placement: Secure headset loop behind the head.
6. 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 the oxygen cannula. Do not reuse.
• Once a day, use a clean damp cloth to wipe off the nasal prongs and headset tubing.
• Replace the infant's 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 cigarettes, pipes, cigars, and cigarettes. 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 patient's 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 razors, and electric toothbrushes.
• Follow the physician's prescription for oxygen use.
• The total length of the Salter Style Children's Nasal Cannula and oxygen tubing should not exceed 57 feet to ensure there is enough pressure to deliver the prescribed oxygen flow rate.
• Do not kink, bend, or tie the oxygen tubing.
• Do not place anything on top of the 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.
• The use of a swivel connector can help prevent the tubing from twisting.