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Contraindications
If the patient has any of the following conditions, consult their health care professional before using the device in a
•• Inability to maintain a patent airway or adequately clear secretions
•• At risk for aspiration of gastric contents
•• Diagnosed with acute sinusitis or otitis media
•• Epistaxis, causing pulmonary aspiration of blood
•• Hypotension
System Overview
This ventilator provides both pressure control and volume modes of therapy. The device can provide
When prescribed, the device provides numerous special features to help make patient therapy more comfortable. For example, the ramp function allows you to lower the pressure when trying to fall asleep. The air pressure will gradually increase until the prescription pressure is reached. Additionally, the Flex comfort feature provides increased pressure relief during the expiratory phase of breathing.
The ventilator can be operated using several different power sources, including an internal
Chapter 1 Introduction
