Miniflow® Introduction & User Guide

What is Miniflow®? Constant Flow / Passive Interface PEEP generated by the ventilator nCPAP pressure 0–20 cmH2O

Flexi Tubes Patented Non-kinking

Inner Construction Separation wall ends shortly before the adjustable hinge Reduction of dead space

Adjustable Hinge 45° - 60° angle Allows better adaption to patient’s face Connector for masks/prongs

Equipment Assembly Typical circuit set up Miniflow replaces patient wye

Accessories: Bonnets 95% Polyamide, 5% Lycra Soft and elastic 8 sizes: XXS up to XXL No head deformation Fixation strips enclosed Fixation strips available separately (3 sizes) Velcro attaches anywhere on bonnet

Accessories: Prongs 7 Sizes: short bi-nasal prongs 100% silicone Micro, Small, Medium, Large or X-Large Also Medium-wide and Large- wide with wider septum distance 100% silicone Conic shape Rounded base

Accessories: Masks 4 Sizes: nasal masks 100% silicone Small, Medium, Large, X-Large 100% silicone

Accessories: Fixation Pillow Stable basis for Miniflow® Prevents skin damage Adds slight angle to the generator

Accessories: Pressure Line (BM4010) Used with certain circuits, where there is no pressure line or other pressure measurement included

Accessories: Measurement Tape (BM2150) Used as a sizing guide for… Prongs Masks Bonnets

Application: Measurement Tape (Prongs/Masks) Compare template with size of nares and septum In this example the baby would require a small (S) prong and either a small (S) or medium (M) mask

Application: Measurement Tape (Bonnets) Cover the nape of the neck and ears The right size can be identified on the template If roughly half-way between sizes choose the smaller size Example: XL

Application: General Points Prong: as large as possible (avoids leakage) Mask: as small as possible, but often two sizes possible Attach the fixation strips before you connect to patient

Application: Fixation Strips Fixation strips in prolongation of flaps Slight v-shape

Application: Prongs Keep distance between nasal septum and basis of prong Choose prong as large as possible! Rounded part of prongs on upper lip

Application: Masks With mask, angle should be wider to avoid leakage at nasal root

Application: Prongs Conversely, with prongs a narrow angle aids nasal entry

Application: Masks Mask should fit right beside the nare

Application: Overview Support may be needed for heavier circuits

WARNING! Please don’t!!!

Summary What do you need? Miniflow® Bonnets Prongs/masks Measurement tape Fixation pillow Pressure line

Good Luck… …and thanks for your time!