Respironics BiPAP autoSV Advanced User Manual download pdf (Page 8)

User Manual

2.2 CAUTIONS

•  e device may only be operated at temperatures between 41° F (5° C) and 95° F (35° C).

• A properly installed, undamaged reusable foam inlet ﬁ lter is required for proper operation.

• Do not immerse the device or allow any liquid to enter the enclosure or the inlet ﬁlter.

• Do not place the device in or on any container that can collect or hold water.

• Condensation may damage the device. Always allow the device to reach room temperature before use.

• Use the power cable retainer to keep the power cord from being unintentionally disconnected.

NOTE: Additional warnings, cautions, and notes are located throughout this manual.

2.3 INTENDED USE

 e BiPAP autoSV Advanced is intended to provide non-invasive ventilatory support to treat adult patients

with OSA and Respiratory Insuﬃ ciency caused by central and/or mixed apneas and periodic breathing.

2.4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

 e device should not be used if you have severe respiratory failure without a spontaneous respiratory drive.

If any of the following conditions apply to you, consult your physician before using the device:

• Hypotension or signiﬁ cant intravascular volume depletion

• At risk for aspiration of gastric contents

• Acute sinusitis or otitis media

• Epistaxis (severe nose bleeds), causing a risk of pulmonary aspiration of blood

• Impaired ability to clear secretions

• Pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum

• Recent cranial trauma or surgery

• Chronic hypoventilation

NOTE: When assessing the relative risks and beneﬁ ts, the health care professional should understand

that the device can be set to deliver pressures up to 30 cm H

O. Also, in the unlikely event of

certain fault conditions, a maximum static pressure of 40 cm H

O is possible.

2.5 PRECAUTIONS

•  e following are potential side eﬀ ects of noninvasive positive pressure therapy:

— Ear or sinus discomfort

— Conjunctivitis

— Skin abrasions due to noninvasive interfaces

— Gastric distention (aerophagia)

— Drying of nose, mouth or throat

— Eye irritation

— Skin rashes

— Chest discomfort

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