F&P Optiflow junior OPT312, Optiflow junior OPT314, Optiflow junior OPT316, Optiflow junior OPT318 Application Manual

Nasal CaNNula FittiNg guiDE

SELECT CANNULA SIZE

SIZe rANGe eNSUre GAP ArOUND PrONGS

Premature Size

Neonatal Size

Infant Size

Pediatric Size

THE FOLLOWING IS A SUGGESTED PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING THE
OPTIFLOW JUNIOR NASAL CANNULA (OPT312, OPT314, OPT316, OPT318):

FITTING

Setup

1

Set up the gas supply, humidifier and breathing circuit.

Select Cannula Size

2

• Prongs should not fill the nares and a clear gap should
be visible around each prong.

• The sizing chart on the following page can be used as
a guide.

• If the infant can fit two sizes, select the smaller size.

Prepare Skin

3

Ensure infant’s face is clean and dry. Follow your hospital’s
protocol for skin preparation.

Connect to Gas Source

4

Connect the cannula to the gas source.

Tip: Place hand close to nasal prongs to ensure that there is
gas flow exiting the prongs.

Remove First Wigglepad Tabs

5

Without touching the adhesive, remove the first backing tabs
from Wigglepads, leaving the second backing tabs in place.

2

5

6

Second
backing tabs

First
backing
tabs

Place Cannula

6

• Once applied, the cannula bridge may move away from
the septum as the cheeks relax. Refer to Placement
Checks for correct positioning during use.

• Hold the ends of the pads and apply slight tension to
the cannula.

• Position the prongs as far into the nares as possible such
that the cannula bridge rests just underneath the septum.

• Position horizontally across the face and stick Wigglepads
onto the cheeks.

Secure Cannula

7

Remove the second backing tabs and stick the Wigglepads
onto the infant’s cheeks. Ensure the Wigglepads are well
adhered to the face.

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Nasal CaNNula FittiNg guiDE

F&P OPTIFLOW JUNIOR

OPTIFLOW JUNIOR
NASAL CANNULA

ITEM CODE APPROX WEIGHT (KG) SPARE

WIGGLEPADS

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22

Premature Size

OPT312 OPT010

Neonatal Size

OPT314

OPT012

Infant Size

OPT316

Pediatric Size

OPT318

PLACEMENT CHECKS

Sensitive Septum

1

Check that the nasal cannula does not apply any pressure to the
infant’s septum. Ensure a slight gap is visible between the cannula
and the septum. Adjust cannula position if required.

Cheeky Check

2

• Gently squish the infant’s cheeks to check the prong placement
in the nares.

• If prongs come out of the nares, adjust cannula further into the
nares according to instructions. Repeat the cheeky check.

Tidy Tubing

3

Ensure that the baby is not lying on the tubing and that the flow
path is maintained.

CANNULA REMOVAL/ADJUSTMENT

Always readjust cannula while patient is supine.

To temporarily remove or adjust the cannula on the Wigglepads:

• Place fingertip on the outside edge of Wigglepad.

• Gently peel the cannula pad away from the Wigglepad starting from
the outside and working in towards the infant’s nose.

• To adjust, reposition prongs into nares and place cannula back
onto Wigglepads.

2

WIGGLEPAD REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT

Lift edge of the Wigglepad and using a wet cloth wipe the skin and
underside of the Wigglepad while gently peeling Wigglepad from face.
Refer to sizing chart for Wigglepad spares.

Note: Attach spare Wigglepad to cannula prior to applying to face.

SIZING CHART

IMPORTANT: Always refer to the user instructions supplied with the product for full set up instructions, warnings, contraindications and explanations.

Max. flow

8 L/min

Max. flow

8 L/min

Max. flow 20 L/min

Max. flow 25 L/min

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