Intended Use; Contraindications; Patient Precautions - Respironics BiPAP Synchrony Provider Manual

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1.3 Intended Use

WARNING! Do not connect any equipment to the Synchrony unless recommended by Respironics or the health care
professional. Verify that an exhalation port is present to exhaust CO
ries other than those recommended by Respironics are connected to the Synchrony, then pressures must
be verified. Use of these accessories may alter the pressure received, reducing the effectiveness of
treatment.

1.4 Contraindications

NOTE: When assessing the relative risks and benefits, the health care professional should understand that the
Synchrony can be set to deliver pressures up to 30 cm H
conditions, a maximum static pressure of 40 cm H

1.5 Patient Precautions

The Synchrony is intended to provide noninvasive ventilation in adult patients
(>30 kg) for the treatment of respiratory insufficiency (a condition in which the
patient can continue without ventilation for some period, such as overnight) or
obstructive sleep apnea. The Synchrony may be used in the hospital or home.
The Synchrony is intended for use with nasal masks and full-face masks as
recommended by Respironics.
The use of the Synchrony is contraindicated on patients without a spontaneous
respiratory drive.
The use of the Synchrony for noninvasive positive pressure therapy may be
contraindicated on patients
• unable to maintain a patent airway or adequately clear
secretions,
• at risk for aspiration of gastric contents,
• with acute sinusitis or otitis media,
• with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to the mask materials
where the risk from allergic reaction outweighs the benefit of
ventilatory assistance,
• with epistaxis, causing pulmonary aspiration of blood, or
• with hypotension.
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• Advise the patient to immediately report any unusual chest discomfort,
shortness of breath, or severe headache.
• If skin irritation or breakdown develops from the use of the mask,
refer to the mask instructions for appropriate action.
• The following are potential side effects of noninvasive positive
pressure therapy:
—ear discomfort
—conjunctivitis
—skin abrasions due to noninvasive interfaces
—gastric distention (aerophagia).
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