Safety Instructions; Contraindications - Weinmann Homecare NP15 Instructions For Use Manual

2 Safety instructions

2.1 Safety instructions
Read these instructions for use through
carefully. They are a constituent part of the
mask and must be available at all times. In
accordance with the requirements of di-
rective 93/42/EEC, observe the points
below.
2.1.1 Hazards
Risk of injury from additionally-supplied
oxygen!
Oxygen can become deposited in clothing,
bed linen and hair. In conjunction with
smoking, naked flame and electrical
equipment, it can cause fires and explo-
sions.
– Do not smoke.
– Do not use naked flame.
– Do not use electrically-conductive tubes.
Risk of injury from oxygen therapy!
Oxygen therapies can lead to side effects if
incorrectly used/metered.
– Only perform oxygen therapy following
prescription by a physician.
– Follow the instructions for use of the ox-
ygen system and the therapy device.
Risk of injury from re-inhaling CO
If the mask is used incorrectly, CO
re-inhaled.
– Only put mask on for a prolonged period
Risk of injury from mask slipping!
If the mask slips or falls off, therapy is
ineffective.
– Subject patients with restricted ability to
– Activate low pressure/leakage alarms on
– Subject patients with obstructive and
2.1.2 General
• If third-party items are used, functional
failures and restricted fitness for use
may result. Biocompatibility require-
ments may also not be met. Please note
that in these cases, any claim under
warranty and liability will be void if nei-
ther the accessories nor genuine
replacement parts recommended in the
instructions for use are used.
• To prevent an infection, bacterial con-
tamination or functional impairments,
follow the instructions in the section
entitled "Hygiene treatment" on
Page 18.

2.2 Contraindications

!
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The following contraindications are possi-
may be
ble: serous rhinitis, nosebleeds, erosions
2
and ulcerations around the nostrils, skin
allergies.
if the therapy device is switched on.
breathe spontaneously to continuous
monitoring.
ventilation device.
restrictive lung diseases to individual
monitoring.
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