Welcome; Vpap St Indications For Use; Vpap S Indications For Use; Vpap St And Vpap S Adverse Effects - ResMed VPAP ST Clinical Manual

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the VPAP ST or VPAP S or H5i.
Before operating these devices, please read the entire Clinical and Information Guides.

VPAP ST indications for use

The S9 VPAP ST is intended to provide non-invasive ventilation for patients weighing more than 13 kg
with respiratory insufficiency or obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). The S9 VPAP ST is intended for home
and hospital use.

VPAP S indications for use

The S9 VPAP S is intended to provide non-invasive ventilation for patients weighing more than 13 kg with
respiratory insufficiency or obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). The S9 VPAP S is intended for home and
hospital use.
VPAP ST and VPAP S contraindications
Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with the following pre-existing
conditions:
• severe bullous lung disease
• pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum
• pathologically low blood pressure, particularly if associated with intravascular volume depletion
• dehydration
• cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery, or trauma.

VPAP ST and VPAP S adverse effects

Patients should report unusual chest pain, severe headache, or increased breathlessness to their
prescribing physician. An acute upper respiratory tract infection may require temporary discontinuation of
treatment.
The following side effects may arise during the course of therapy with these devices:
• drying of the nose, mouth, or throat
• nosebleed
• bloating
• ear or sinus discomfort
• eye irritation
• skin rashes.

H5i indications for use

The H5i is indicated for the humidification of the air delivered from a CPAP or bilevel device. The H5i is
for use only as recommended by a physician. The H5i is intended for single patient re-use in the home
environment and re-use in a hospital/institutional environment.

H5i contraindications

The H5i is contraindicated for use with patients whose upper (supraglottic) airway has been bypassed.
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