ResMed VS III user manual Introduction, Definitions, User/Owner responsibility

1 Introduction

Please read this manual carefully before using the device.

This manual is provided with the VS III™ device you have received. It does not in any way replace the clinical manual supplied to your physician or HME provider.

The VS III is designed to provide ventilation to all patients, whether or not they are ventilator-dependent. It can deliver invasive ventilation (via a tracheostomy tube, for example) or non-invasive ventilation (via a mask or mouthpiece, for example); however, the illustrations and text describe mask setups only.

1.1 Definitions

This manual contains special terms and icons that appear in the margins to draw your attention to specific and important information.

CAUTION

Explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the device.

WARNING

Alerts you to possible injury.

Note: Is an informative or helpful note.

: Signals an action for you to perform.

1.2 User/Owner responsibility

The owner or user of this device shall have sole responsibility and liability for any injury to persons or damage to property resulting from:

•The device being set up, operated or cleaned in a manner which does not comply with the instructions provided

•The device being set up, maintained or altered by unauthorised persons and/or in a manner which does not comply with the instructions.

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