DeVillbiss Air Power Company DV54 introduction, Introduction, Intended Use/Indications for Use

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INTRODUCTION

Intended Use/Indications for Use

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The DeVilbiss® IntelliPAP™ Model DV5 Series is intended for use in treating obstructive sleep apnea in patients 66 lbs/30 kg and above.

Contraindication

Do not use IntelliPAP if your upper airway has been bypassed.

Note–Symptoms of dryness of the throat, nasal passages, and the mouth are common with positive airway pressure therapy. This is especially true in dry climates and during the cold season when humidity in the air is typically lower than at other times. The IntelliPAP features an optional humidifier system to help minimize these effects.

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder that affects more than 22 million Americans – approximately 4% of middle-aged men and 2% of middle-aged women.

Physiological factors such as size of tonsils, shape of the nose, narrowing of the upper airway, or any combination of these can contribute to the potential for having OSA. During sleep, your airway can relax so much that it begins to collapse and becomes obstructed. Relaxation allows the tissue at the back of your throat to vibrate as you breathe causing snoring. But as your airway collapses more fully, it blocks your airflow and stops your breathing altogether. (In fact, the word “apnea” is derived from a Greek term meaning “without breath.”)

This stoppage occurs repeatedly throughout the night, each episode lasting from just a few seconds to more than a minute. As your blood oxygen level drops to dangerous levels, your central nervous system triggers a sudden gasp for breath, partially awakening you and preventing you from experiencing the sustained, deep sleep your body needs. As a result, it is common to feel fatigued, stressed and irritable the following day – a less-than-optimal and potentially dangerous condition in which to work, drive, and make decisions.

Soft Palate	Nasal Cavity	Soft Palate	Nasal Cavity
	Hard Palate		Hard Palate
Uvula		Uvula
Pharynx	Tongue	Pharynx	Tongue
	Epiglottis		Epiglottis
	Unobstructed Airway	During an apneic episode the soft
		palate collapses blocking the airway

There are important medical concerns as well. OSA starves your heart, brain, and organs of life-sustaining oxygen. Over time, this deprivation can seriously impact your health

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