User manual

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User Manual
Ch a p T e r 2: Wa r n i n g s a n d Ca u T i o n s
WARNING: Indicates the possibility of injury to the user or operator.
CAUTION: Indicates the possibility of damage to the device.
NOTE: Places emphasis on an operating characteristic.
2.1 Wa r n i n g s
• Thismanualservesasareference.Theinstructionsinthis
manual are not intended to supersede the instructions of your
health care professional.
• Youshouldreadandunderstandthisentiremanualbeforeusing
the device.
• Thedeviceisnotintendedtoprovideyourtotalventilatory
requirement.
• Theprescriptionmustonlybeadjustedbyatrainedhomecare
provider.
• The device should be used only with masks and connectors
recommended by Respironics or with those recommended by
the health care professional or respiratory therapist. A mask
should not be used unless the device is turned on and operating
properly. The exhalation port(s) associated with the mask should
never be blocked.
Explanation of the Warning: The BiPAP S/T is intended to be
used with special masks or connectors that have exhalation
portstoallowcontinuousowofairoutofthemask.Whenthe
device is turned on and functioning properly, new air from the
deviceushestheexhaledairoutthroughthemaskexhalation
port. However, when the device is not operating, enough fresh
air will not be provided through the mask, and exhaled air may
be rebreathed. Rebreathing of exhaled air for longer than several
minutes can in some circumstances lead to suffocation. This
warning applies to most models of CPAP machines.
• Useonlythebreathingcircuitprovidedbyyourhomecare
provider.
• Whenusingabreathingcircuitthatcontainsamaskwithan
integrated exhalation port or a circuit with a separate exhalation
device, do not tape, seal, or otherwise block the vent openings.
Doing so could result in suffocation.