Indications For Use; Clinical Benefits - ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet User Manual

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Welcome
The AirSense™ 10 AutoSet
and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices.
WARNING
 Read this entire guide before using the device.
 Use the device according to the intended use provided in this guide.
 The advice provided by your prescribing doctor should be followed ahead of the
information provided in this guide.

Indications for use

AirSense 10 AutoSet
The AirSense 10 AutoSet self-adjusting device is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep
apnoea (OSA) in patients weighing more than 30 kg. It is intended for home and hospital use.
The humidifier is intended for single patient use in the home environment and re-use in a
hospital/institutional environment.
AirSense 10 Elite
The AirSense 10 Elite device is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in
patients weighing more than 30 kg. It is intended for home and hospital use.
The humidifier is intended for single patient use in the home environment and re-use in a
hospital/institutional environment.

Clinical benefits

The clinical benefit of CPAP therapy is a reduction in apnoeas, hypopnoeas and sleepiness, as well
as improved quality of life.
The clinical benefit of humidification is the reduction of positive airway pressure related side effects.
Contraindications
Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with the following
pre-existing conditions:
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severe bullous lung disease
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pneumothorax
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pathologically low blood pressure
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dehydration
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cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery, or trauma.
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