Position the machine 1-2 feet away from the wall or any furniture. The machine needs to be able to pull air and release exhaust, so it needs plenty of space. Plug it into the ground outlet that is not being used.
Connect the humidifier bottle if one is prescribed. The humidifier bottle should only be filled with distilled water. Fill the bottle to the appropriate fill line.
Attach the oxygen tubing to either the humidifier bottle or the outlet adapter.
Turn the machine on
Make sure the flowmeter is adjusted to the prescribed liters per minute (LPM)
Make sure the client's nasal cannula and or mask is placed appropriately
