S8 Autoset Vantage; Introduction; Your Responsibility; Medical Information - ResMed S8 AutoSet Vantage User Manual

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Thank you for choosing the
is a compact, all-in-one package with an inbuilt power supply and the option
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of integrated data management and humidification.
This user manual contains the information you need for the correct use of your
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OUR ESPONSIBILITY
The owner or user 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
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maintenance or modifications carried out unless in accordance with authorized
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instructions and by authorized 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.
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Caution explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the device.
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Note is an informative or helpful note.
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EDICAL NFORMATION
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treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adult patients. The
self-adjusting sleep apnea system has two treatment modes: AutoSet and
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fixed-pressure CPAP.
The
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CAUTION
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In the US, Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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ONTRAINDICATIONS
The
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power failure or certain fault conditions. It should not be used by patients who are
dependent on continuous therapy.
Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with the
following pre-existing conditions:
severe bullous lung disease
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self-adjusting sleep apnea system is indicated for the
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system is intended for home and hospital use.
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is not a life support device and may stop operating during
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flow generator. The
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