ResMed C16389 dimensions Supplemental Oxygen

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Supplemental Oxygen

The VPAP Malibu is designed to be compatible with the use of low flow oxygen therapy provided from an external source and supplied at a fixed rate of up to 15 L/min (S mode, CPAP mode) or 5 L/min (VSet mode). At a fixed flow rate of supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled oxygen concentration will vary,depending on the pressure settings, patient breathing pattern,mask selection,and the leak rate. This warning applies to most types of CPAP machines.

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WARNING

! • If oxygen is used with this device, the oxygen flow must be turned off when the device is not operating.

Explanation: When the device is not in operation, and the oxygen flow is left on, oxygen delivered into the ventilator tubing may accumulate within the device enclosure and create a risk of fire.

• Always begin VPAP Malibu therapy before the oxygen supply is turned on.

• Always turn the oxygen supply off before stopping VPAP Malibu therapy.

• Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while smoking or in the presence of an open flame.

The VPAP Malibu System 11