Where should I place the Pumani unit in the neonatal ward?
The Pumani unit should be located as close to the patient as
possible. It should be kept at waist height or above, so that users can easily
view the flow settings, pressure level, and indicator light to make sure the
unit is functioning correctly. It should be placed on a level surface near the
patient (not on an uneven surface where there is a risk of the unit falling on
the patient). It should NOT be hung from an IV pole or other fixture. You can
stack up to two units on top of each other, as long as there is no risk of
either unit falling.
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What should I do if I drop the unit?
The Pumani is designed to withstand drops from typical heights. If you do drop the unit, place the unit back on a level surface, check for any external damage to the unit, plug in and turn on the unit, and make sure the indicator light turns on, the ...
What should I do if I spill water on the unit?
The Pumani is designed to withstand typical volumes of water spillage. If you do spill water on the unit, first, immediately turn of the unit and place the patient on another Pumani unit or on oxygen treatment. Second, wipe up any external water on ...
Is the unit protected from power surges?
Yes, the Pumani unit has several fuses in the unit itself and one fuse in the power cord that will prevent damage to the unit when there is a power surge.
What do I do if the Pumani is making a loud sound?
The Pumani unit will make considerable noise when it is running. The pump vibrates while running, which causes the enclosure to vibrate as well. If you are concerned about the noise level coming from the unit, you can open the unit and make sure that ...
How do I know if the patient tubing is properly connected to the unit?
When you connect the patient tubing, you will hear a ‘click’ when the tubing snaps into place. The tubing that connects to the bottle will only connect to the bottle and the tubing that connects to the unit will only connect to the unit.