How do you use a RAM Cannula?

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How do you use a RAM Cannula?

Directions for Use

  1. Step 1 Select proper size cannula by using RAM size guide provided in package.
  2. Step 2 Attach 15 mm oxygen tubing adapter (provided) to RAM cannula.
  3. Step 3 Open and test the level of oxygen flow before putting the device on the patient.

What is difference between RAM cannula and nasal cannula?

When compared to the traditional nasal cannula, the RAM Cannula is made of a more flexible, softer material with thinner walled nasal prongs. Due to the increased diameter of the inner nasal prongs in the RAM Cannula, a decrease in airflow resistance is allowed when compared to a traditional nasal cannula.

Can you use a RAM Cannula with bubble CPAP?

If clinicians choose to use the RAM cannula for bCPAP, they will need higher set pressures to achieve lung inflation and the beneficial oscillatory effect will be diminished. Key points: · The transmission of the pressure oscillations from bubble CPAP is diminished with the RAM cannula..

Is the RAM Cannula FDA approved?

1. The RAM cannula (Neotech, Valencia, California) is FDA cleared for high- and low-flow oxygen therapy. Off label, the in- terface can also be used to deliver noninvasive ventilation and CPAP.

How do you secure a ram cannula?

  1. Select proper size cannula to fit patient.
  2. Attach 15 mm oxygen tubing adapter (provided) to RAM cannula.
  3. Begin gas flow.
  4. Insert prongs into patient’s nares.
  5. Secure cannula to face with EZ-Hold® Tubing and Cannula Holder or comparable product.

What size is oxygen tubing?

7 ft.
Note: The standard size of oxygen tubing is 7 ft., unless stated otherwise like in the case of Medline Crush Resistant Oxygen Tubing.

How does high flow nasal cannula work?

By creating a positive pressure environment, high-flow nasal cannula presses from the interior of the nasopharynx outwards. This dilates the radius of the nasopharyngeal airways and dramatically reduces the resistance to airway flow, thus increasing ventilation and oxygenation potential.

What does RAM CPAP stand for?

Objective To compare the level of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) delivered by the RAM cannula system (Neotech, Valencia, CA) with that delivered by a traditional CPAP nasal delivery interface (Hudson prongs; Hudson-RCI, Temecula, CA) in preterm infants with respiratory distress.

Who invented RAM Cannula?

Dr. Ramanathan
The ingenious Neotech RAM Cannula did just that. Neotech worked closely with physician and RAM inventor, Dr. Ramanathan, and his team to create a whole new nasal oxygen interface. The patented RAM Cannula was launched in November, 2011 and it immediately changed neonatal respiratory care.

What is nasal IMV?

Nasal IMV is a useful intermediate strategy for neonates weaning from mechanical ventilation or who cannot be supported by CPAP alone. Nasal IMV embraces spontaneous breathing, with a conventional neonatal ventilator equipped with bi-nasal prongs or a single nasopharyngeal ETT.

What sizes of RAM cannulas were used in the Neotech Ram cannula?

Three sizes of the Neotech RAM cannula were used (prong outer diameters of 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 mm). The nose was designed to keep the leak of the nares by the prongs to 30%.

What is a ram cannula used for?

INDICATIONS FOR USE The Neotech RAM Cannula is intended to be used in the administration of oxygen through the nares to pediatric (neonates, infants and children) patients. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Step 1 Select proper size cannula to fit patient.

How do I choose the right size RAM cannula?

The RAM Cannula is available in seven sizes. All sizes are color-coded and include a 15-millimeter oxygen tubing adapter for use with low-flow or high-flow humidified oxygen. Step 1 Select proper size cannula by using RAM size guide provided in package. Ideal prongs size will fill approximately 80% of nares.

When is positive pressure ventilation indicated with the Ram cannula?

The opportunity to provide positive pressure ventilation with the RAM Cannula may be a useful characteristic for patient with chronic respiratory diseases requiring long term respiratory support. Depending on the underlying pulmonary pathophysiology, patients may require positive pressure for long-term management.

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