Precautions For Use; Warnings - Somnetics Transcend 3 miniCPAP User Manual

Transcend 3 miniCPAP User Manual
• congestion or mucus in the throat
• sneezing or cough
• bloating
• nocturnal wakening
• feelings of claustrophobia
• burn
• Irritation/dryness of the mouth, nose or throat

Precautions for use

This section describes the warnings and cautions associated with use of the Transcend 3
miniCPAP. The following guidelines apply to this document:
Warning Indicates the possibility of serious injury or death to yourself or others.
Caution Indicates the possibility of minor injury or damage to the equipment.
Note Indicates a tip, explanation or feature to aid in understanding, or efficient operation
of the device.

Warnings

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Do not allow water to enter this device. Transcend 3 miniCPAP should not be
exposed to environmental conditions where the system may get wet.
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This device is not intended for life support.
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The Transcend 3 miniCPAP must be set up and adjusted by a trained provider
before being used for therapy ramp and pressure.
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The air temperature produced by this device can be as much as 10ºF higher than
the temperature of the room. Exercise caution if the room temperature is warmer
than 90ºF (32ºC).
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Do not block or otherwise obstruct the exhalation ports of the mask. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions included with your mask.
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This equipment is not suitable for use with oxygen or in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic mixture with air or oxygen, or with nitrous oxide. Sources of
oxygen must be located more than 1 meter from the equipment to avoid the risk of
fire and burns.
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The Transcend 3 miniCPAP is only to be used with the supplied or recommended
accessories. Use of accessories not recommended may result in increased
electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of the PAP
system and may be potentially unsafe.
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