ResMed VPAP III ST-A manual Introduction, Medical Information

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Introduction

The VPAP™ III ST-A with QuickNav™ is a bilevel pressure support ventilator specifically designed for non-invasive mask ventilation.

This user manual contains the information you need for the correct use of your VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav.

User/Owner Responsibility

The user or owner of this system shall have sole responsibility and liability for any injury to persons or damage to property resulting from:

•operation which is not in accordance with the operating instructions supplied

•maintenance or modifications carried out unless in accordance with authorised instructions and by authorised persons.

Please read this manual carefully before use.

This manual contains special terms and icons that appear in the margins to draw your attention to specific and important information.

•Warning alerts you to possible injury.

•Caution explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the device.

•Note is an informative or helpful note.

Medical Information

Intended Use

The VPAP III ST-A system is intended to provide non-invasive ventilation for patients with respiratory insufficiency or obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), in the hospital or home.

Contraindications

This device should not be used if you have an insufficient respiratory drive to endure brief interruptions in non-invasive ventilation therapy. This device is not a life support ventilator and may stop operating with power failure or in the unlikely event of certain fault conditions.

If you have any of the following conditions, tell your doctor before using this device:

•acute sinusitis or otitis media

•epistaxis causing a risk of pulmonary aspiration

•conditions predisposing to a risk of aspiration of gastric contents

•impaired ability to clear secretions

•hypotension or significant intravascular volume depletion

•pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum

•recent cranial trauma or surgery.

Adverse Effects

You should report unusual chest pain, severe headache or increased breathlessness to your physician. An acute upper respiratory tract infection may require temporary discontinuation of treatment.

The following side effects may arise during the course of therapy:

•drying of the nose, mouth or throat

•bloating

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Contents Vpap III ST-A with QuickNav Vpap III ST-A with QuickNav Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration Electromagnetic Introduction Medical InformationVpap III ST-A with QuickNav MasksHumidifiers SupportSetting up the device Using the LCD QuickNav Screen and Keypad Attaching a HumidifierHumidAire 2i/2iC Humidifier HumidAire or Passover HumidifierLEDs Starting TreatmentKeypad Keys Using the HumidAire 2i Warm-up Feature Patient Standby ScreensRamp Time Patient Home Screen/Treatment ScreenUsing the Mask-Fit Feature Stopping TreatmentHow to Use the Menus QuickNav ScreenMenu Navigation Patient Treatment MenuPatient Settings Menu Function Default Function Description SettingsFunction Function Description Default Settings Patient Options MenuAlarms Alarms TroubleshootingAlarm Mute Key Testing the AlarmLCD Ipap Lower Cleaning and Maintenance Daily Cleaning MaskWeekly Cleaning Periodic CleaningUsing a Battery to Power the Device Helpful HintsServicing Travelling with the Vpap III ST-A with QuickNavTroubleshooting System Specifications Sound power level Dimensions L x W x HWeight Air outlet Power supplySymbols which may Appear on the Product General Warnings and Cautions Page Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter m Limited Warranty Product Warranty PeriodManufacturer Distributed by Eur 1 ENG
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