Introduction; Indications For Use; Contraindications - Somnetics Transcend User Manual

Introduction

The Transcend Sleep Apnea Therapy System delivers positive pressure from 4 to 20 cm
prescribed by the clinician. The therapeutic pressure is continuous. Buttons and LED lights facilitate control and
provide operational feedback. A DC power jack, a USB port, and a data card receptacle are also incorporated into
the CPAP. The CPAP device is attached to a removable headgear assembly for head-mounting and an interface
for therapy delivery.
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Battery-operated – no wires
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Self-contained
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Short breathing tube

Indications for use

The Transcend Sleep Apnea Therapy System is intended for the therapy of adults over 66 pounds (30 kg) with
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The device delivers continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), which prevents
the collapse of the upper airway, thereby preventing obstructions that can interfere with spontaneous breathing.

Contraindications

The Transcend Sleep Apnea Therapy System is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions:
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Bullous lung disease
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Pathologically low blood pressure
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Pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum.
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Pneumocephalus has been reported in some users using nasal CPAP.
Caution should be used when prescribing CPAP for susceptible users such as those with any of these conditions:
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cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) leaks
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abnormalities of the cribriform plate
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a prior history of head trauma
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pneumocephalus
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