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1-7REMSTAR PRO M SERIES USER MANUAL

1.4.1 BREATHING CIRCUIT OVERVIEW

e patient breathing circuit, shown in Figure 1–4, consists of the following:

• Circuit tubing to deliver air from the device to your interface (e.g., mask)

• A mask or other patient interface device to deliver the prescribed pressure to your nose or

nose and mouth, depending on which interface has been prescribed for you

• An exhalation device to vent exhaled air from the circuit

Circuit

Tubing

Exhalation

Device

Patient Interface

Circuit with Separate

Exhalation Device

Circuit with Mask with

Integrated Exhalation Port

Flexible

Tubing

Connector

Mask's

Connector

Exhalation

Port

FIGURE 1–4 TYPICAL BREATHING CIRCUITS

Note: The exhalation port may be part of the interface or may be part of a separate

exhalation device, but is required to minimize the potential for CO

rebreathing.

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