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Puritan Bennett GoodKnight 420G Patient Manual

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Patient Manual
Ref. : M-139DFU02-10 Revision C

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  • Page 1: Goodknight 420G

    GoodKnight 420G ® Patient Manual Ref. : M-139DFU02-10 Revision C...
  • Page 2 “Electrical characteristics of the power supply module”) Modification of the manual (Implementation of the CE-mark in the section “Symbols” and Nellcor Puritan Bennett trademark) Revision C ® 420G patient manual Revision Date February 2002 October 2003 July 2005 GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual...
  • Page 3 (OSAS). The main characteristic of this pathology is the occurrence of multiple respiratory events caused by contraction of the upper airways that disturb sleep. The GoodKnight 420G delivers a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) that prevents the upper airways from becoming obstructed thus eliminating apneas.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ONDITIONS OF USE ISPOSAL OF THE NIGHT LECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POWER SUPPLY MODULE LECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEVICE ...22 YMBOLS GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS ...10 ...14 ...21 420G ...21 AT THE END OF ITS LIFE ...22...
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  • Page 7: Before Starting

    BEFORE STARTING Safety instructions In order to ensure that you use your GoodKnight 420G device safely and efficiently, please read all the information contained in this operating manual. Please pay special attention to the passages preceded by the following terms: Means that there is a danger of death or accident to you or others.

  • Page 8: Indications For Use

    30 kg (66 lb) within a homecare environment. Precautions for use The GoodKnight 420G device must be used with caution with patients in the following conditions. If you are affected by one of these, contact your doctor at the start of your treatment.

  • Page 9: Checking The Components

    Checking the components In order to be able to use the GoodKnight 420G with its specific electrical power supply, you must have at least the following items: • A patient tubing. • A nasal mask (often called an “ interface ”) with all its fastening accessories as specified in the instructions for using this mask.

  • Page 10: Description Of The Device

    DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE The GoodKnight 420G is powered from an external power supply and equipped with specific accessories. The device is described below. See figures 2, 3 and 4 on page 5. 1. Display Allows you to visualise different information such as the pressure delivered, the settings of the device or the hour.
  • Page 11 Revision A The items in the Figures below are described on page 4. Figure 2 – Top view Figure 3 – General view Figure 4 – Rear view GoodKnight 420G - Patient manual...
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  • Page 13: Installation

    : 6. The device is ready to operate. Please refer now to the chapter “Use”. (See page 11). GoodKnight 420G - Patient manual 7:14 The two points are blinking.

  • Page 14: Fitting An Oxygen Adaptor

    At a fixed flow rate of supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled oxygen concentration will vary, depending on the pressure settings, patient breathing pattern, mask selection, and the leak rate. This caution applies to most types of CPAP devices. Revision A GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual...

  • Page 15: Installing A Humidifier

    Figure 8 – View of the humidifier connected to the device You can then resume with steps 2 to 6 of the standard installation to continue installing the equipment. GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual Figure 7 – Connecting the humidifier to the device...

  • Page 16: Installing An External Battery

    Installing an external battery The GoodKnight 420G can be powered by a 12-Volt car battery by using a special cable provided for this purpose. The device can be used for 8 hours at least with a fully charged car battery in normal operation conditions.

  • Page 17: Use

    3. If you are using a heated humidifier, turn it on according to instructions for use. 4. If you are using oxygen, open the flow now. GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual Device operation indicator O) can be modified by the Practitioner.

  • Page 18: Stopping Treatment

    Check that no humidity appears in the tubing. If so, let the tubing dry before you use it again. Using the ramp First of all adjust the starting ramp pressure of your GoodKnight 420G device by observing the following instructions: NOTE If the ramp time is set to zero, this adjustment is not accessible.
  • Page 19 Pmax Set pressure Starting ramp pressure Pmin Start-up and RAMP function active GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual Pressure rise time Pressure rise time Resetting the ramp Figure 11 – Changes in pressure over time when activating the ramp function Revision A...

  • Page 20: Accessing Information On The Device

    Accessing information on the device The display enables you to view the different information on the settings of the GoodKnight 420G. (Refer to reference 1 in Figure 2, page 5). The setting information is accessible whether the device is on standby or in operation. For this, just press the Information Access button for one second.

  • Page 21: Setting The Time

    Press the Information Access button again to exit the menu. NOTE Exit from the parameter setting menu takes place automatically when you do not press any key for 30 seconds. GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual appears under the hour, as shown on the screen hereafter: 13:13 Revision A...
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  • Page 23: Maintenance And Cleaning Instructions

    MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS In order to ensure that you use your GoodKnight 420G, safely and efficiently, please observe the maintenance instructions specified below. GoodKnight 420G The hard plastic case protecting the internal components of the device does not require any special maintenance.

  • Page 24: Nasal Mask

    Please refer to the instructions for use that were sent to you with your nasal mask. Humidifier Please refer to the instructions for use that were sent to you with your humidifier. Oxygen adaptor Please refer to the instructions for use that were sent to you with the oxygen adaptor. GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual...

  • Page 25: Trouble-Shooting

    Allergic reaction to the components of the mask or headgear. GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual Adapting to the nasal pressure takes a while. Try to use the pressure increase ramp when you go to sleep (see the chapter « Using the ramp »...
  • Page 26 If the problem remains, contact the home care provider. Check the external battery and replace it, if necessary. If the problem remains, contact the home care provider. Contact the home care provider. GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual Revision A...

  • Page 27: Technical Characteristics

    Relative pressure range: Operating Altitude: Disposal of the GoodKnight 420G at the end of its life In order to protect the environment, various parts of the equipment and its accessories must be disposed of in conformity with the local regulations.

  • Page 28: Electrical Characteristics Of The Power Supply Module

    Device complies with the requirements of the directive 93/42/CEE relating to 0459 medical appliances. For USA only: Federal law restricts this device for sale by or on the order of a physician. O with a 4 mm leak: 0.750 A. Revision C GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual...
  • Page 30 Homecare Provider Information Corporate Headquarters: Nellcor Puritan Bennett Incorporated 4280 Hacienda Dr. Pleasanton, CA 94588-8604 Tel. +1 (925) 463-4000 Fax : +1 (925) 463-4420 Made in France by: Mallinckrodt Développement France Parc d’activités du bois St-Julien 10, Allée Pelletier-Doisy F – 54601 VILLERS-LES-NANCY CEDEX Telephone : (33) 3.83.44.85.00 Fax : (33) 3.83.44.85.01...

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