Ntroduction; User /Owner Responsibility - ResMed S8 Elite System Clinician Manual

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NTRODUCTION

The ResMed
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pressure (CPAP) therapy to patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The device
delivers a fixed treatment pressure within the range 4 to 20 cm H
Patients with OSA experience recurrent obstruction of their upper airway (apneas)
due to relaxation of the tongue and soft palate while they sleep. Common symptoms
are associated with poor sleep quality and may include excessive daytime sleepiness
and tiredness, as well as diminished concentration and memory loss.
Data storage and processing capabilities of the
management. The system provides summary data for a variety of time intervals, which
can be viewed via the LCD menus. The patient's usage hours, treatment pressure,
mask leak, apnea + hypopnea index (AHI), apnea index (AI), and hypopnea index (HI)
are displayed in the Results section of the clinical menu. At your discretion, the patient
may view mask fit, treatment pressure, and usage hours for the last session. This patient
feature is called S
You can download the data stored in the
program. You can download the data directly, via cable. You can also access the data
remotely, using a
also be updated using the software. Patient data can be accessed and
settings updated either via direct cable connection to the
Data Card.
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SER WNER ESPONSIBILITY
The user or owner 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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