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User Manual
2.4 Co n T r a i n d i C a T i o n s
The BiPAP S/T 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:
• Inability to maintain a patent airway or adequately clear
secretions
• At risk for aspiration of gastric contents
• Diagnosed with acute sinusitis or otitis media
• Allergy or hypersensitivity to the mask materials where the
riskfromallergicreactionoutweighsthebenetofventilatory
assistance
• Epistaxis, causing pulmonary aspiration of blood
• Hypotension
2.5 pr e C a u T i o n s
• Immediatelyreportanyunusualchestdiscomfort,shortnessof
breath, or severe headache.
• Ifskinirritationorbreakdowndevelopsfromtheuseofthe
mask, refer to the mask instructions for appropriate action.
• Thefollowingarepotentialsideeffectsofnoninvasivepositive
pressure therapy:
— Ear discomfort
— Conjunctivitis
— Skin abrasions due to noninvasive interfaces
— Gastric distention (aerophagia)