INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the S8 AUTOSET SPIRIT™ flow generator. The S8 AUTOSET
SPIRIT is a compact,
This user manual contains the information you need for the correct use of your
S8 AUTOSET SPIRIT.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
The owner or user 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
ABOUT THE S8 AUTOSET SPIRIT
The S8 AUTOSET SPIRIT
The S8 AUTOSET SPIRIT system is intended for home and hospital use.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The S8 AUTOSET SPIRIT 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
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