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About the S8 Elite II
The S8 Elite II continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in adult patients.
The S8 Elite II CPAP system is intended for home and hospital use.
Contraindications
The S8 Elite II is not a life support device and may stop operating during power failure or certain fault conditions. It should not be used by patients who are dependent on continuous therapy.
Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with the following
•severe bullous lung disease
•pneumothorax
•pathologically low blood pressure
•dehydration
•cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery or trauma.
Warnings
•The entire manual should be read before using the S8 Elite II.
•Advice contained in this manual should not supersede instructions given by the prescribing physician.
•A patient should not connect a device to the data communication port unless instructed to do so by their health care provider or physician. Only ResMed products are designed to be connected to the data communication port. Connecting other devices could result in injury, or damage to the S8 Elite II device.
•The S8 Elite II should be used with masks (and connectors)1 recommended by ResMed, or by a physician or respiratory therapist. A mask should not be used unless the S8 Elite II device is turned on and operating properly. The vent hole or holes associated with the mask should never be blocked.
Explanation: The S8 Elite II is intended to be used with special masks (or connectors)1 which have vent holes to allow continuous flow of air out of the
mask.
When the device is turned on and functioning properly, new air from the device flushes the exhaled air out through the mask vent holes. However, when the device is not operating, insufficient fresh air will be provided
1Ports may be incorporated into the mask or in connectors that are near the mask.
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