•impaired ability to clear secretions
•pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum
•recent cranial trauma or surgery
•chronic hypoventilation.
Below are general warnings and cautions. Further specific warnings, cautions and notes appear next to the relevant instructions in the manual.
WARNINGS
! • The VPAP Adapt SV is NOT a life support ventilator.
• The entire manual should be read before using the VPAP Adapt SV.
• Advice contained in this manual should not supersede instructions given by the prescribing physician.
• The VPAP Adapt SV should be used with masks and accessories recommended by ResMed or the prescribing physician. Use of incorrect masks and accessories may adversely affect the function of the
VPAP Adapt SV.
• The VPAP Adapt SV is designed for use with masks that allow exhaled gases to be flushed out through vent holes. Exhaled gases will be rebreathed if the mask is worn with the machine turned off, or the vent holes are occluded. If this occurs over prolonged periods, suffocation may occur.
• In the event of power failure or machine malfunction, remove the mask.
• 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).
• The VPAP Adapt SV can be set to deliver pressures up to 25 cm H2O. In the unlikely event of certain fault conditions, pressures of up to 40 cm H2O for less than one second are possible.
• The VPAP Adapt SV is not suitable for use in the vicinity of flammable anesthetics.
• If oxygen is used with the VPAP Adapt SV, the oxygen flow should be stopped when the device is not operating. If oxygen flow continues when the device is not operating, oxygen may accumulate within the device and create a risk of fire.
• Do not use the VPAP Adapt SV if there are obvious external defects or unexplained changes in performance.
• Do not open the VPAP Adapt SV case. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be performed by an authorized service agent.
CAUTIONS
! You should report unusual chest pain, severe headache or increased breathlessness to your physician. An acute upper respiratory tract infection may require temporary discontinuation of treatment.
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