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NOTE: Follow the recommendations of your home care provider for
using the optional bacteria filter.
Circuit
Tubing
Bacteria
Filter
(Optional)
Figure 5–3 Connecting the Tubing to the Outlet
2. Connect the open end of the circuit tubing to the exhalation port as
shown in Figure 5–4. If you are using a mask that has the exhalation
port built into the mask, connect the tubing directly to the mask and
skip to Step 4.
Exhalation
Port
Circuit
Tubing
Figure 5–4 Connecting the Tubing to the Exhalation Port
WARNING: The exhalation device or exhalation port is designed to
exhaust CO
2
from the patient circuit. Do not block or seal
the ports on the exhalation device.