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Quality Control Protocol: Sieve Bed Canister Pressure Test

his guide provides a critical safety and performance procedure for biomedical professionals: the sieve bed pressure test. Learn the step-by-step process for safely pressure testing a new or refilled sieve bed to ensure its integrity before installation in an oxygen concentrator.

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Maintenance

A Biomedical Engineer’s Guide: Troubleshooting No-Mist Faults in Jet Nebulizers

In respiratory therapy, the jet nebulizer is a cornerstone device, responsible for converting liquid medication into a therapeutic aerosol. Its function is based on a simple but critical engineering principle: the Venturi effect, where compressed air creates a low-pressure zone that draws up and atomizes the medication. However, when a unit fails to produce mist, patient treatment is compromised. This guide provides a systematic, engineering-based approach for biomedical professionals to diagnose and resolve the most common causes of this fault, ensuring equipment reliability and patient safety.

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Beyond the Flow: Why Humidification is a Non-Negotiable in Life-Saving Oxygen Therapy

In the global push to expand oxygen access, we often focus on the supply: the concentrators, the cylinders, the PSA plants. A critical, often overlooked component of oxygen delivery, however, can undermine our best efforts. Medical oxygen is a dry, cold gas. Delivering it directly to a patient, especially over long periods, can cause significant harm, including patient discomfort and severe clinical complications. This is a critical issue of clinical outcomes. At Oxygen Alliance, our work on the front lines has shown us that the method of oxygen delivery is profoundly important. Humidification is a non-negotiable pillar of effective respiratory care.

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