1. Miniflow® Introduction & User Guide

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

3. Flexi Tubes
Patented
Non-kinking

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

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

6. Equipment Assembly Typical circuit set up
Miniflow replaces patient wye

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

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

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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

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

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

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

20. Application: Masks
Mask should fit right beside the nare

21. Application: Overview
Support may be needed for heavier circuits

22. WARNING!
Please don’t!!!

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

24. Good Luck…
…and thanks for your time!