Best-in-class cylinder packages
BOC Healthcare pioneers the medical gas products and services that will
deliver tomorrow’s patient care today. Our unrivalled commitment to
improving medical gas technology, reduces costs, and optimises patient
treatment. All BOC Healthcare gas cylinders are designed to be robust,
reliable, convenient to use and safe to handle. To provide the highest
quality, all cylinders are tested at every fi ll to ensure patient safety.
Integral valve cylinders
BOC was the fi rst UK company to introduce integral valve cylinders to
the healthcare sector. These simple, ready to use cylinders require no
additional equipment. The lightweight packages in the range are more
convenient to use and hold more gas than conventional cylinders.
The benefi ts and features of these cylinders are:
• constantly live gauge indicates gas levels, even when the cylinder
is not turned on
• higher gas capacity for less cylinder changes
• lightweight for less lifting effort, making it Ideal for ambulatory use
• clear product labelling to avoid selecting the wrong gas
• improved manual handling, minimising the risk of injury
• easier to store and handle due to its flat stable base and
carry handle
• eliminates the costs of buying and maintaining separate regulators
• tamper-evident covers to ensure the gas is uncontaminated and
safe for the patient
• no need for a cylinder key
• simple push fit connection to save time.
With BOC as your provider, you can be sure to benefi t from leadingedge technology.
Medical oxygen.
Integral valve cylinders (CD, ZD, HX, ZX).
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Cylinder features
Convenient
carry handle
Easy on/off hand wheel
Clear product identit y
Flat base
Flow selector
“Live”
content gauge
Batch label
Collar label
Cylinder bar code
Firtree outlet
Capstan
Schrader outlet
03Cylinder instr uctions
5.4 Turn the fl ow sele ctor to zero.
5.1 Remove the mask or nasal
cannula from the pat ient.
4.2 Ensure the clinical co ndition
of the pa tient remai ns satisfa ctory
throughout the th erapy.
4.1 Place a mask or nasal
cannula onto patient .
If using a mask ensure a tig ht
seal. Check the gas i s fl owing
and that there are no leak s
indicated by a hissin g sound.
(1)
3.1 Insert the oxygen prob e into
the Schrader out let.
Ensure the probe cli cks securely
into place.
5.6
Check the cylin der gauge,
for content level (refer to duration
chart).
Return the cylin der to a
designated ‘in use’ or e mpty
storage area.
5.3
Disconnect e quipment.
i) Remove the tubing by fi rmly
pulling the tube whilst holding the
cylinder handle.
4.4 Check the contents gauge at
regular intervals, to ensure there
is suffi cient gas (as described in
2.3).
3.3 Check for leak s which
maybe indicated by a
hissing sound.
(1)
5.5 Replace the outlet cover.
i) Pull up the hinged grey cove r.
ii) Refi t the red cover.
5.2 Turn off the cyl inder by
rotating the hand wheel clockwise
until it comes to a stop.
Do not use excessive force.
4.3
Use pulse oximetry w here
appropriate.
3.2 Slowly turn on the c ylinder
by rotating the hand whe el anticlockwise unti l it comes to a stop.
Do not use excessive force.
ii)
Release the probe by tw isting
the capstan cloc kwise.
5. After use.
4. Monitoring during use.
3. Using the Schrader outlet. Note:
(1)
If you suspect that you h ave
a leak, turn off the cylinder and
check the equipm ent is properly
connected. Turn on th e cylinder
and re-check for leak s. If the leak
continues, turn off and quarantine
the cylinder and co ntact BOC
Healthcare.
02 Cylinder instr uctions
Instructions for use.
1. Initial safety checks.
Before handling cy linders ensure your hands are clean. If yo u have
been using alcohol b ased gel or liquids to decontaminate your h ands
make sure the alcohol has tot ally evaporated.
2.1 Ensure you have the correct
medical gas by chec king the
cylinder label.
2.7 Attach tubing from m ask or
nasal cannula to the fi rtree outlet.
Ensure the tubing is p ushed on
securely.
2.6 Remove the valve outlet cover.
i) The hinged grey cover is pul led
down.
Do not remove the grey cover
and refi t after us e.
2.5
Prepare the cylinder for use
before placing near the patient.
Do not place the cyli nder on the
bed before you have set up the
cylinder.
When s electi ng the c ylinder for use, c heck th at the cy linder i s clean a nd
free from any damage. E nsure the cylinder is free from oi l and grease,
particularl y around the Schrader and fi rtree outlets.
2.3 Make sure the contents gau ge
is in the green zone. This indicate s
that the cylinder i s FULL.
2.9 Set the prescribed fl ow by
rotating the dial fl ow selector.
Ensure that the corre ct fl ow rate
number is clearly v isible in the
fl ow selec tor window. Check the
gas is fl owing.
2.2
Check the expir y date on the
batch label fi t ted to the cylinder.
2.8 Slowly turn on the c ylinder
by rotating the hand whe el
anticlockwis e until it comes to
a complete stop.
Do not use excessive force.
2.4
Remove the tamper evide nt
handwheel cover by pulli ng the
tear ring.
Discard the cover into the
recycle bin. If the c ylinder has
been used before this cove r
will not be present.
2.10
Ensure the cylind er is turned
on and leak tested before pla cing
near the patient. Use a sui table
cylinder holde r where possible.
Do not place the cyli nder on the
patient’s bed unles s there is no
alternative.
2. Preparing a new cylinder for use.
Using the fi rtree.
If the cylinder ha s been used before make sure you have suffi cient gas for treatment by inspec ting the
contents gauge. If the n eedle is in the red zone there is lim ited capacity and you may need to ch ange
the cylinder (see d uration chart overleaf).
ii)
The red cover is removed by
pulling towards you.
Retain the red cover to refi t
after use.
2.7
Ensure the fl ow selector on
top of the cylinder is s et to zero
and the hand wheel is tu rned off
before connectin g equipment.
In the event of an emergency,
or if you suspect you r cylinder
is leaking, contac t BOC
Healthcare on 0800 111 333.
04 Cylinder instructions
Oxygen cylinder data summary
Cylinder code CD ZD HX ZX
Cylinder order code 101-CD 101-ZD 101-HX 101-ZX
Nominal contents (litres) 460 605 2300 3040
Nominal cylinder pressure (bar) 230 300 230 300
Nominal outlet pressure (bar) 4 4 4 4
Valve outlet fl ow connection 6 mm fi rtree 6 mm fi rtree 6 mm fi rtree 6 mm fi rtree
Valve outlet pressure connection BS 5682 Schrader BS 5682 Schrader BS 5682 Schrader BS 5682 Schrader
Valve operation handwheel handwheel handwheel handwheel
Flow-rate (litres/min) Firtree: 1-15/ Firtree: 1-15/ Firtree: 1-15/ Firtree: 1-15/
Schrader: 40 (nominal) Schrader: 40 (nominal) Schrader: 40 (nominal) Schrader: 40 (nominal)
Dimensions (inc. valve) L x D (mm) 520 x 100 525 x 101 930 x 140 930 x 143
Water capacity (litres) 2.0 2.0 10.0 10.0
Nominal weight full (kg) 3.5 4.1 19.0 14.0
Cylinder duration versus selected fl owrate (based on nominal fl owrate and normal cylinder contents)
Gauge contents
Full (100%) Half (50%) Low (25%)
Size Flowrate (ltr/min) (hr.min) (mins) (hr.min) (mins) (hr.min) (mins)
CD oxygen (460 ltrs) 15 0.30 30 0.15 15 0.07 7
9 0.51 51 0.25 25 0.12 12
6 1.16 76 0.38 38 0.19 19
4 1.55 115 0.57 57 0.28 28
2 3.50 230 1.55 115 0.57 57
ZD oxygen (605 ltrs) 15 0.40 40 0.20 20 0.10 10
9 1.06 66 0.33 33 0.16 16
6 1.40 100 0.50 50 0.25 25
4 2.30 150 1.15 75 0.37 37
2 5.00 300 2.30 150 1.15 75
HX oxygen (2300 ltrs) 15 2.33 153 1.16 76 0.38 38
9 4.15 256 2.07 127 1.03 63
6 6.23 383 3.11 191 1.35 95
4 9.35 575 4.47 287 2.23 143
2 19.10 1150 9.35 575 4.47 287
ZX oxygen (3040 ltrs) 15 3.22 202 1.41 101 0.50 50
9 5.37 337 2.48 168 1.24 84
6 8.26 507 4.13 253 2.06 127
4 12.40 760 6.20 380 3.10 190
2 25.20 1520 12.40 760 6.20 380
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Safety information and precautions
• Oxygen is a non-flammable gas, but strongly supports combustion.
• Do not store or use medical gas cylinders near naked flames,
sources of ignition or combustible materials.
• Ensure the oxygen cylinders are stored in a safe and secure area
where they cannot fall over and cause injury.
• Clearly identify the storage areas with appropriate signage.
Ensure separation of full and empty cylinders.
• Store medical gas cylinders separately from industrial and other
non medical cylinders in a well-ventilated area that is clean and dry,
preferably inside.
• Smoking should not be permitted in the vicinity where cylinders
are used or stored.
• Ensure labels remain clearly visible at all times and not removed or
covered. Unauthorised labels/tags must not be fitted.
• Use a suitable trolley to transport large cylinders. Any stationary
cylinder trolley in a ward area should be fixed in place to prevent it
falling over.
• Where available, always use an appropriately designed cylinder
support to hold the cylinder whilst in use adjacent to the patient.
• Ensure the cylinder is set up and tested before placing near the
patient.
• Do not place the cylinder on the patient‘s bed unless there is no
suitable alternative for retaining the cylinder.
• Do not use oil or grease (or any oil-based products which includes
hand creams) in the vicinity of an oxygen cylinder.
• If you need to clean the cylinder do not use any materials which
contain ammonium or chlorine compounds.
• Do not refill or tamper with the cylinder package.
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