ResMed s8 manual drying of the nose, mouth or throat nosebleed

will vary, depending on where the oxygen is introduced, the pressure settings, patient breathing pattern, mask selection, and leak rate.

•Do not use the S8 AUTOSET SPIRIT if there are obvious external defects or unexplained changes in performance.

•Do not open the S8 AUTOSET SPIRIT case. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be performed by an authorised service agent.

•Explosion hazard—do not use in the vicinity of flammable anaesthetics.

CAUTIONS

•At low pressures, the flow through the exhalation ports of your mask may not clear all exhaled gas from the tubing. Some rebreathing may occur.

•The air flow for breathing produced by this device can be as much as 11oF (6oC)

higher than the temperature of the room. Caution should be exercised if the room temperature is warmer than 90oF (32oC).

•When AC mains power (100/240 V AC) is not available, always use a ResMed DC-12 converter. (The DC-12 converter is available as an optional accessory.)

•If supplied, the RESSCAN™ Data Card module is designed for use with specific ResMed devices.

•Only use the RESSCAN Data Card module (if supplied) as specified in this manual.

Note: The above are general warnings and cautions. Specific warnings, cautions, and notes appear with the relevant instructions in the manual.

ADVERSE EFFECTS

Patients should report unusual chest pain, severe headache or increased breathlessness to their prescribing physician. An acute upper respiratory tract infection may require temporary discontinuation of treatment.

The following side effects may arise during the course of therapy with the S8 device:

•drying of the nose, mouth or throat

•nosebleed

•bloating

•ear or sinus discomfort

•eye irritation

•skin rashes

•chest discomfort.

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