Oxygen Medicinal Liquid Solspa 99.5% v/v gas for inhalation
Spain
Table of Contents
- Package leaflet: Information for the user
- Introduction
- 1. What medicinal oxygen is and what it is used for
- 2. What you need to know before starting to use Medicinal Oxygen
- 3. How to use Medicinal Oxygen
- 4. Possible adverse effects
- 5. Storage of Medicinal Oxygen
- 6. Contents of the container and other information
- **Normobaric oxygen therapy**
- **Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy**
Package leaflet: Information for the user
Introduction
Package leaflet: Information for the user
Oxygen medicinal liquid Solspa 99.5 % v/v, inhalation gas
Oxygen
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet as you may need to read it again.
If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only, and you should not give it to other people, even if they have the same symptoms as you, because it may harm them.
- If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are adverse effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the leaflet
- What Oxygen medicinal is and what it is used for.
- What you need to know before using Oxygen medicinal.
- How to use Oxygen medicinal.
- Possible side effects.
- How to store Oxygen medicinal.
- Contents of the pack and other information.
The full name of this medicine is Oxygen medicinal liquid Solspa 99.5 % v/v, inhalation gas.
For ease of reference, this medicine will be referred to as Oxygen medicinal throughout this leaflet.
1. What medicinal oxygen is and what it is used for
Medicinal Oxygen contains oxygen, a gas essential for life. Oxygen treatment can be administered at normal pressure or at elevated pressure.
Oxygen treatment at normal pressure (normobaric oxygen therapy).
Oxygen treatment at normal pressure may be used to treat:
- Low oxygen levels in the blood or in a specific organ, or to prevent them.
- Cluster headache (a specific type of headache causing short but very severe attacks on one side of the head).
Oxygen treatment at high pressure (hyperbaric oxygen therapy).
Oxygen treatment at elevated pressure must only be administered by qualified healthcare professionals to avoid the risk of injury due to significant pressure fluctuations. Oxygen treatment at elevated pressure may be used for:
- Treatment of severe carbon monoxide poisoning (e.g., when the patient is unconscious)
- Gas embolism caused by a sudden decrease in atmospheric pressure (decompression sickness)
- Treatment of obstruction in the heart or blood vessels caused by gas bubbles (arterial gas embolism)
- Supportive treatment in cases of bone loss following radiotherapy
- Supportive treatment in cases of tissue necrosis due to infections with gas-producing bacteria.
2. What you need to know before starting to use Medicinal Oxygen
Do not use Medicinal Oxygen
Medicinal oxygen must not be used at pressures higher than atmospheric pressure (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) in cases of untreated or undrained pneumothorax. Pneumothorax occurs due to accumulation of air in the pleural cavity between the two lung membranes. If you have ever had pneumothorax, inform your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Before starting oxygen treatment, you should be aware of the following information:
- Oxygen may have harmful effects at high concentrations. This could cause lung damage (collapse of alveoli, lung inflammation), which would impair oxygen delivery to the blood.
- If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with resulting blood oxygen deficiency, the oxygen flow rate will be lower. Your doctor will adjust the appropriate oxygen flow rate for your therapy.
- Exercise special caution when administering oxygen to newborns and premature infants. The reason is to minimize the risk of adverse events, such as eye damage. The lowest effective concentration of oxygen that achieves adequate oxygenation should be used.
- Exercise special caution if your blood carbon dioxide levels are elevated, as this may counteract the effect of oxygen.
- If you have respiratory problems triggered by low blood oxygen levels or if you are taking strong analgesics, close medical supervision will be required.
- If you have ever had lung injuries, inform your doctor.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use medicinal oxygen.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Before starting oxygen treatment at high pressure, inform your doctor if you have:
- Psychiatric disorders (anxiety, psychosis)
- Fear of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia)
- Diabetes (high blood glucose); due to the risk of hypoglycemia, blood sugar levels should be measured between hyperbaric therapy sessions
- Respiratory disorders
- If you have ever had pneumothorax, which is an accumulation of air in the pleural cavity between the two lung membranes
- Heart problems
- High blood pressure
- Eye problems
- Ear, nose, and throat disorders
Children
In premature infants and newborns, oxygen therapy may cause eye damage (retinopathy of prematurity). The doctor will determine the appropriate oxygen concentration to ensure your baby receives the correct treatment.
Whenever oxygen is used, the increased risk of fire ignition must always be taken into account.
Use of Medicinal Oxygen with other medicines
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might need to take any other medicines.
If you are taking or have been prescribed bleomycin (for cancer treatment), amiodarone (for heart conditions), or nitrofurantoin (for treating infections), inform your doctor before using oxygen, as these may increase the risk of pulmonary toxicity.
Oxygen may worsen pre-existing lung damage caused by the pesticide Paraquat. In cases of Paraquat poisoning, administration of additional oxygen should be avoided as much as possible.
Use of Medicinal Oxygen with food, drinks, and alcohol
Do not consume alcohol while using this medicine. Alcohol may cause respiratory depression.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
- During pregnancy, oxygen at normal pressure (normobaric oxygen therapy) is permitted only if necessary.
- There are no contraindications for the use of oxygen during breastfeeding.
Treatment with oxygen at high pressure (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) should only be used during pregnancy or if you suspect you might be pregnant if strictly necessary. Inform the doctor in charge of the treatment or the specialist if this applies.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.
Driving and use of machines
Medicinal oxygen at normal pressure (normobaric oxygen therapy) does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.
After receiving oxygen treatment at high pressure (hyperbaric oxygen therapy), you may experience visual and auditory disturbances that could affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
3. How to use Medicinal Oxygen
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medicine as given by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again. Under no circumstances should you change by yourself the oxygen concentration being administered to you or your child.
Dosage
Oxygen therapy at normal pressure (normobaric oxygen therapy)
- If blood oxygen concentration or that in a specific organ is too low:
Your doctor will indicate how long and how many times per day you should administer Medicinal Oxygen, as the dose may vary depending on each patient. The goal is always to use the lowest effective oxygen concentration. However, the actual oxygen concentration for inhalation must never be less than 21% and may be increased up to 100%.
- To treat respiratory problems when blood oxygen levels are reduced (hypoxia) or as a respiratory stimulant (e.g., in lung diseases such as COPD):
The oxygen concentration should be kept below 28%, and sometimes below 24%. Oxygen concentrations for inhalation in newborn infants should be maintained below 40% and may only be increased to 100% in very exceptional cases. The lowest effective oxygen concentration should be used to achieve adequate oxygenation. It is advisable to avoid fluctuations in oxygen saturation.
- To treat cluster headache:
100% oxygen is administered at a flow rate of 7 liters per minute for a period of 15 minutes via a mask. Treatment should be started at the onset of the first symptoms.
How to use oxygen therapy at normal pressure
- Medicinal Oxygen is a gas for inhalation administered using special equipment such as a nasal cannula or mask. Excess oxygen is expelled from the body through exhalation and mixes with ambient air (known as a "non-rebreathing" system).
- If you are unable to breathe on your own, artificial respiratory support will be provided. During anesthesia, special equipment with rebreathing or recycling systems is used so that exhaled air is inhaled again (known as a "rebreathing" system).
- Oxygen can also be administered directly into the bloodstream using a so-called "oxygenator," in situations such as cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass and other conditions requiring extracorporeal circulation.
How to receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy must only be administered by healthcare professionals to avoid the risk of injury due to significant pressure fluctuations.
- Depending on your condition, each session of hyperbaric oxygen therapy lasts between 45 and 300 minutes. The treatment may consist of one or two sessions, but long-term treatment may require up to 30 or more sessions, with multiple sessions per day if necessary.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is administered in a special pressurization chamber.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can also be delivered via a tightly fitted face mask, a hood covering the head, or a tube placed in the mouth.
If you use more Medicinal Oxygen than you should
In case of overdose, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service at telephone 91 562 04 20, stating the medicine and the amount inhaled.
The toxic effects of oxygen may vary depending on the pressure of the inhaled oxygen and the duration of exposure. At low pressure (0.5 to 2.0 bar), toxic effects are more likely to occur in the lungs (pulmonary system) than in the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). At elevated pressure, the opposite is true.
Effects on the lungs (pulmonary system) include breathing difficulties, cough, and chest pain.
Effects on the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) include tinnitus, hearing and visual disturbances, nausea, dizziness, anxiety and confusion, localized muscle cramps (around the eyes, mouth, and forehead), fainting, and convulsions (epileptic seizures).
Ocular effects include blurred vision and reduced peripheral vision ("tunnel vision").
In case of oxygen intoxication due to hyperoxia, oxygen therapy should be reduced or, if possible, interrupted, and symptomatic treatment initiated.
If you forget to use Medicinal Oxygen
Use oxygen as described in the dosage section of this leaflet. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed dose, as Medicinal Oxygen could be harmful at high concentrations.
If you stop using Medicinal Oxygen
Do not stop treatment with this medicine on your own initiative. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Safety measures for the use of medicinal oxygen
Oxygen is an oxidizing agent and promotes combustion. There must be no smoking or open flames (e.g., pilot lights, stoves, ovens, gas fireplaces, sparks, candles, etc.) in rooms where medicinal oxygen is being used, as this increases the risk of fire.
Handle the cylinder with care. Ensure the gas cylinder does not fall or suffer impacts.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible adverse effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not everyone will experience them.
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
With normobaric treatment: In newborns exposed to high concentrations of oxygen: eye damage, which may lead to vision impairment.
With hyperbaric treatment: ear pain, myopia, barotrauma (tissue or organ injuries caused by a change in pressure).
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
With hyperbaric treatment: Seizures
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
With normobaric treatment: Lung collapse (atelectasis).
With hyperbaric treatment: Rupture of the eardrum
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
With hyperbaric treatment: Dyspnea, abnormally low blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from available data)
With normobaric treatment: Pulmonary toxicity, worsening of excess carbon dioxide in the blood (hypercapnia), dryness of the mucous membrane, local irritation and inflammation of the mucosa.
With hyperbaric treatment: Difficulty breathing, involuntary muscle twitching, dizziness, hearing disturbances, acute serous otitis, ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus), nausea, abnormal behaviour, reduced peripheral vision, visual changes, lens opacity (cataracts).
Reporting of adverse effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse effect not listed in this leaflet. You may also report them directly via the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Medicines: www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of Medicinal Oxygen
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use Medicinal Oxygen after the expiry date stated on the container, following the abbreviation EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.
Keep the container/reservoir in a well-ventilated area within a temperature range of -20 °C to +50 °C. Keep it away from flammable and combustible materials, heat sources, or flames. In case of fire risk, move it to a safe location.
Do not smoke near the container.
Transport must be carried out in accordance with international regulations for the transport of dangerous goods.
Avoid any contact with oils, greases, or hydrocarbons.
6. Contents of the container and other information
Composition of medicinal oxygen
- The active substance is oxygen, in a concentration exceeding 99.5% v/v.
- It contains no excipients.
Appearance of the product and contents of the container
Solspa medicinal liquid oxygen is a gas for inhalation.
It is supplied in liquid form in a special container.
Oxygen is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas.
In liquid form, it is blue in color.
Medicinal liquid oxygen is packaged in mobile cryogenic containers. Mobile cryogenic containers consist of an outer and an inner vessel made of stainless steel, with insulating panels between them creating a vacuum. They are also equipped with a filling port and siphon tube. The valves are made of brass, stainless steel, and bronze, and are specially designed for low temperatures.
These containers hold oxygen in liquid state at very low temperature.
The capacity of the containers ranges from 10 to 1,100 liters.
Each liter of liquid oxygen provides 853 liters of gaseous oxygen at 15 °C and 1 bar.
Container content in liters | Capacity for liquid oxygen in liters | Equivalent amount of gaseous oxygen in m³ at 15°C and 1 atm |
10 | 10 | 8.53 |
a | ||
1,100 | 1,100 | 938.3 |
Some container sizes may not be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder
SOL S.p.A.
Via Borgazzi 27
20900 Monza
Italy
Local representative:
Sol France Sucursal en España
Calle Yeso, number 2
28500 Arganda del Rey (Madrid)
Spain
Manufacturer
SOL B srl
Zoning Ouest, 15
7860 Lessines
Belgium
Vivisol Ibérica S.L.
C/ Yeso, 2
Polígono Velasco
Arganda del Rey
28500 Madrid
Spain
SOL Bulgaria JSC.
12 Vladaiska Reka Str.,
1510 Sofia
Bulgaria
SPG - SOL Plin Gorenjska d.o.o.
Cesta Zelezarjev 8,
4270 Jesenice
Slovenia
SOL Bulgaria EAD
South industrial zone, complex Agropolichim AD
9160 Devnja
Bulgaria
Sol France, sucursal España (SOLFSE)
Calle Telégraf, s/n, Nt.17-19,
Polígono Industrial Sota el Molí,
08160 Montmeló, (Barcelona),
Spain
The Irish Company Oxygen ltd.
Waterfall Road, Cork, T12 PP40,
Ireland
SOL Hellas S.A.
Ellados Sindos, Industrial zone Sindos
12th km Thessaloniki-Edessa,
Thessaloniki, GR-570 08,
Greece
SOL Hellas S.A.
Thesi Stefani, Aspropyrgos Attiki,
GR-193 00, Greece
This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:
Belgium: Oxygène Médicinal Liquide SOL.
Bulgaria: ?????????? ????????, ????? SOL
Czech Republic: Kyslík medicinální kapalný SOL, 100%, Medicinální plyn, kryogenní
Greece: Φαρμακευτικό Οξυγόνο σε υγρή μορφή SOL
Hungary: Oxigén BTG
Luxembourg: Oxygène Médicinal Liquide SOL
Portugal: Oxygénio medicinal liquid SOL
Romania: Oxigen SOL
Slovakia: Medicinálny kyslík kvapalný SOL
Slovenia: Medicinski kisik SOL 100% medicinski plin, kriogenski
Spain: Oxígeno medicinal líquido Solspa
United Kingdom: Liquid Medical Oxygen
Date of latest revision of this leaflet: 03.2026
This information is intended for healthcare professionals only:
Dosage
The concentration, flow rate, and duration of treatment must be determined by a physician according to the characteristics of each pathology.
Hypoxemia is a condition in which the arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO₂) is below 10 kPa (< 70 mmHg). An oxygen pressure level of 8 kPa (55–60 mmHg) indicates respiratory failure.
Hypoxemia is treated by enriching the air inhaled by the patient with additional oxygen. The decision to initiate oxygen therapy depends on the degree of hypoxemia and the individual patient's tolerance.
In all cases, the goal of oxygen therapy is to maintain a PaO₂ > 60 mmHg (7.96 kPa) or arterial blood oxygen saturation ≥ 90%.
If oxygen is administered diluted in another gas, the concentration of oxygen in the inspired air (FiO₂) must be at least 21%.
Oxygen therapy at normal pressure (normobaric oxygen therapy):
Oxygen administration must be performed with caution. The dose should be adjusted to the individual patient's needs, maintaining oxygen pressure above 8.0 kPa (or 60 mmHg), and hemoglobin oxygen saturation > 90%. Regular monitoring of arterial oxygen pressure (PaO₂) or pulse oximetry (arterial oxygen saturation [SpO₂]) and clinical signs is necessary. The aim is to provide each patient with the lowest effective oxygen concentration required, which is the minimum dose needed to maintain a pressure of 8 kPa (60 mmHg) or saturation > 90%. Administration of high oxygen concentrations should be as brief as possible and under strict monitoring of blood gas values.
Oxygen can be safely administered at the following concentrations and for the indicated durations:
- Up to 100% for less than 6 hours.
- 60–70% for 24 hours.
- 40–50% during the second 24-hour period.
Oxygen is potentially toxic at concentrations above 40% after two days.
Neonates are not included in these guidelines because retrolental fibroplasia occurs at much lower FiO₂ levels. To achieve appropriate oxygenation in neonates, the lowest effective oxygen concentrations should be selected.
- Patients with spontaneous breathing:
The effective oxygen concentration is at least 24%. Typically, a minimum of 30% oxygen is administered to ensure therapeutic concentrations with a safety margin.
Short-term administration of high oxygen concentrations (> 60%) is indicated in cases of severe asthma attack, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, etc.
Low oxygen concentration is indicated for treating patients with chronic respiratory failure caused by chronic obstructive airway disorders or other causes. The oxygen concentration should not exceed 28%, and for some patients, even 24% may be excessive.
Higher oxygen concentrations (in some cases up to 100%) may be administered, although it is very difficult to achieve concentrations > 60% (or 80% in children) with most delivery devices.
The dose should be adjusted to the individual patient's needs, with flow rates ranging from 1 to 10 liters of gas per minute.
- Patients with chronic respiratory failure:
Oxygen should be administered at flow rates between 0.5 and 2 liters/minute, and the flow rate must be adjusted based on blood gas values. The effective oxygen concentration should be maintained below 28%, and in some cases even below 24% for patients with respiratory disorders who depend on hypoxia as a respiratory stimulus.
- Chronic respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other diseases:
Treatment should be adjusted according to blood gas values. Arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO₂) should be > 60 mmHg (7.96 kPa) and arterial blood oxygen saturation ≥ 90%.
The most common administration rate is 1 to 3 liters/minute for 15 to 24 hours/day, including paradoxical sleep (the most sensitive period to hypoxemia during the day). During a stable disease phase, CO₂ concentrations should be monitored twice every 3 or 4 weeks or three times per month, as CO₂ levels may increase during oxygen administration (hypercapnia).
- Patients with acute respiratory failure:
Oxygen should be administered at a flow rate between 0.5 and 15 liters/minute, and the flow rate must be adjusted based on blood gas values. In emergencies, patients with severe respiratory distress may require considerably higher doses (up to 60 liters/minute).
- Patients on mechanical ventilation:
If oxygen is mixed with other gases, the fraction of oxygen in the inspired gas mixture (FiO₂) must not fall below 21%. In practice, 30% tends to be the lower limit. If necessary, the inspired oxygen fraction can be increased up to 100%.
- Pediatric population: Neonates:
In exceptional cases, newborn infants may receive oxygen concentrations up to 100%, but treatment must be closely supervised. The lowest effective concentrations should be used to achieve adequate oxygenation. In general, oxygen concentrations above 40% in the inspired air should be avoided due to the risk of ocular damage (retinopathy) or pulmonary collapse. Arterial blood oxygen pressure must be carefully monitored and maintained below 13.3 kPa (100 mmHg). Fluctuations in oxygen saturation should be avoided. Preventing substantial fluctuations in oxygenation may reduce the risk of ocular damage. (See also section 4.4).
- Cluster headache:
For cluster headache, 100% oxygen is administered at a flow rate of 7 liters/minute for 15 minutes via a tightly fitted face mask. Treatment should begin at the onset of the attack.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy:
Doses and pressure must always be adapted to the patient's clinical condition, and treatment may only be administered after medical consultation. However, the following recommendations are based on current knowledge:
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is administered at pressures above 1 atmosphere (1.013 bar), typically between 1.4 and 3.0 atmospheres (usually between 2 and 3 atmospheres). Hyperbaric oxygen is delivered in a specialized pressurized chamber. High-pressure oxygen therapy can also be administered via a tightly fitted face mask, hood covering the head, or tracheal tube.
Each treatment session lasts from 45 to 300 minutes, depending on the indication.
Acute hyperbaric oxygen therapy may last only one or two sessions, whereas chronic treatment may involve up to 30 or more sessions. If necessary, sessions may be repeated two or three times per day.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning:
In cases of carbon monoxide poisoning, oxygen should be administered as soon as possible at high concentrations (100%) until carboxyhemoglobin concentration falls below dangerous levels (approximately 5%). Hyperbaric oxygen (starting at 3 atmospheres) is indicated in patients with acute CO poisoning or those exposed at intervals ≥24 hours. Additionally, pregnant patients, patients who lost consciousness, or those with higher carboxyhemoglobin levels justify hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Normobaric oxygen should not be used between hyperbaric oxygen treatments, as it may contribute to toxicity. Hyperbaric oxygen also appears to have potential for delayed treatment of CO poisoning using multiple low-dose oxygen sessions.
- Patients with decompression sickness:
Rapid treatment at 2.8 atmospheres is recommended, with up to 10 repetitions if symptoms persist.
- Patients with arterial gas embolism:
In this case, doses are adjusted according to the patient's clinical condition and blood gas values. Target values are: PaO₂ > 8 kPa or 60 mmHg, hemoglobin saturation > 90%.
- Patients with osteoradionecrosis:
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radiation-induced lesions typically consists of daily 90- to 120-minute sessions at 2.0 to 2.5 atmospheres for approximately 40 days.
- Patients with clostridial myonecrosis:
A 90-minute treatment at 3.0 atmospheres during the first 24 hours is recommended, followed by twice-daily treatments for 4 or 5 days, until clinical improvement is observed.
Method of administration
Normobaric oxygen therapy
Oxygen is administered via the inhaled air, preferably using equipment designed for this purpose (e.g., a nasal cannula or a mask). Using this equipment, oxygen is delivered together with the inhaled air. Subsequently, the expired gas and excess oxygen leave the patient with the exhaled air and mix with the ambient air (a "non-rebreathing" system). In many cases, during anesthesia, special systems with rebreathing or recycling mechanisms are used, allowing exhaled air to be inhaled again (a "rebreathing" system).
If the patient cannot breathe spontaneously, artificial respiratory support can be provided. Alternatively, oxygen can be injected directly into the bloodstream using a so-called oxygenator. The application of extracorporeal gas exchange devices facilitates oxygenation and decarboxylation without the damage associated with aggressive mechanical ventilation strategies. The oxygenator, which acts as an artificial lung, provides improved oxygen transfer, thereby maintaining blood gas levels within acceptable clinical ranges. After recovery of pulmonary function, extracorporeal blood flow and gas flow are gradually reduced and eventually discontinued. This occurs, for example, during cardiac surgery using a cardiopulmonary bypass system, as well as in other circumstances requiring extracorporeal circulation, including acute respiratory failure.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment is administered in a specially pressurized chamber where ambient pressure can be increased up to three times normal atmospheric pressure. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may also be delivered via a tightly fitted facial mask, a hood covering the head, or through a tracheal tube.
General
Medicinal gases must only be used for medical purposes.
Different types and grades of gases must be stored separately.
Full and empty containers must be stored separately.
Never use grease, oil, or similar substances to lubricate threaded connections that are stuck or difficult to assemble.
Handle valves and devices with clean hands and free of any grease (hand creams, etc.).
Use only standard equipment designed for medicinal oxygen.
Preparation for Use
Use only dosing administration devices specifically designed for medicinal oxygen.
Ensure that the automatic coupling and administration device are clean and that seals are functioning properly. Never use pressure tools/flow regulators designed for manual connection, as this may damage the coupling.
Open the valve slowly: at least half a turn.
Check for leaks according to the instructions provided with the regulator.
If a leak is detected, close the valve and disconnect the regulator. Clearly mark defective containers, store them separately, and return them to the supplier.
Use
Smoking and ignition of flames are strictly prohibited in rooms where oxygen treatment is administered.
If not in use, or in case of fire, the apparatus must be turned off.
In the event of fire, move it to a safe location.
Larger containers must be transported using vehicles specifically designed for this purpose.
Pay special attention to connected devices to prevent accidental disconnection.
When the container is empty, gas flow will cease. Close the outlet valve and remove the couplings after releasing the pressure.
Detailed and up-to-date information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/