Introduction
The VPAP™ III
This user manual contains the information you need for the correct use of your VPAP III
User/Owner Responsibility
The user or owner 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
Intended Use
The VPAP III
Contraindications
This device should not be used if you have an insufficient respiratory drive to endure brief interruptions in
If you have any of the following conditions, tell your doctor before using this device:
•acute sinusitis or otitis media
•epistaxis causing a risk of pulmonary aspiration
•conditions predisposing to a risk of aspiration of gastric contents
•impaired ability to clear secretions
•hypotension or significant intravascular volume depletion
•pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum
•recent cranial trauma or surgery.
Adverse Effects
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.
The following side effects may arise during the course of therapy:
•drying of the nose, mouth or throat
•bloating
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