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2.4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
The Harmony 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 Harmony:
• 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 hypersensitive to the mask materials where the risk
from allergic reaction outweighs the benefit of ventilatory
assistance
• Epistaxis, causing pulmonary aspiration of blood
• Hypotension
2.5 PRECAUTIONS
•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)