ResMed III Introduction, Medical Information, User/Owner Responsibility, Contraindications

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Introduction

The VPAP™ III and VPAP III ST are bilevel pressure support ventilators specifically designed for non-invasive mask ventilation.

This user manual contains the information you need for the correct use of your VPAP.

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

What the VPAP III and VPAP III ST are Intended for

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

Contraindications

The VPAP should not be used if you have an insufficient respiratory drive to endure brief interruptions in non-invasive ventilation therapy. The VPAP 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 the VPAP:

•acute sinusitis or otitis media

•epistaxis causing a risk of pulmonary aspiration

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Contents 248127/1 05 Illustrations 52 cm 3 m English Manufactured by Contents Limited Warranty Index Introduction Medical InformationUser/Owner Responsibility What the Vpap III and Vpap III ST are Intended forPage Adverse Effects Medical InformationPage Vpap System MasksAccessories HumidifiersAttaching a Humidifier Setting up the Vpap SystemSetting Up The Vpap Attaching a HumidAire Humidifier Attaching a HumidAire 2i HumidifierAttaching a HumidAire 2iC Humidifier Attaching a Passover Humidifier Using the LCD Screen and Keypad LCD ScreenKeypad Keys KeyFunction FrontKey Function Left green Right redPage Starting Treatment Starting TreatmentRamp time Stopping Treatment Using the HumidAire 2i Warm-Up FeatureUsing the Mask-Fitting Feature High Leak Page Cleaning and Maintenance Daily CleaningWeekly Cleaning Periodic CleaningReplacing the Air Filter ServicingRamp Screen How to Use the Vpap MenusHow to Use the Standard Menu How to Use the Detailed Menu if enabled by your clinician To exit out of the menu Press the Right key exitVpap Detailed Menu Series if enabled by your clinician To enter a submenu Press the Left key enter Settings MenuMenu Functions Detailed menu only Function Default Function Description Setting Options Settings for mask types MaskResults Menu Settings MaskResults Menu Function Function Description Setting Options Options Menu Servicing MenuTreatment Screens Treatment screenHow to Use the Vpap Menus Page Using a Battery and an Inverter Helpful HintsStarting out Nasal IrritationPage Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Check tube Key if doneLast session Page System Specifications Dynamic pressure characteristicsIEC 60601-1 Classifications Flow sensor in flow generatorPressure Volume curve Pressure VariationPressure cm H2O BreathsSymbols which appear on the product Environmental informationEmissions test Compliance Next Portable and mobile RF communications Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyProduct Warranty Period Page Index