General Warnings - ResMed AirFit P10 User Manual

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AirFit™ P10
Nasal Pillows System
Thank you for choosing the AirFit P10. This document provides the user
instructions for the AirFit P10 and AirFit P10 for Her masks referred to
collectively as AirFit P10 throughout this manual. AirFit P10 has blue
headgear while AirFit P10 for Her has pink headgear. Note your headgear
may come with or without a buckle.
Using this guide
Please read the entire guide before use. When following instructions,
refer to the images at the front and back of the guide.
Intended use
The AirFit P10 channels airflow noninvasively to a patient from a positive
airway pressure (PAP) device such as a continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) or bilevel device.
The AirFit P10 is:
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to be used by patients (> 66 lb (30 kg)) for whom positive airway
pressure has been prescribed
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intended for single-patient re-use in the home environment and multi-
patient re-use in the hospital/institutional environment.

GENERAL WARNINGS

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The mask must be used under qualified supervision for users who
are unable to remove the mask by themselves. The mask may not
be suitable for those predisposed to aspiration.
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The vent must be kept clear.
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The mask should only be used with CPAP or bilevel devices
recommended by a physician or respiratory therapist.
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The mask should not be used unless the device is turned on. Once
the mask is fitted, ensure the device is blowing air. Explanation:
CPAP and bilevel devices are intended to be used with special
masks (or connectors) which have vent holes to allow continuous
flow of air out of the mask. When the device is turned on and
functioning properly, new air from the device flushes the exhaled
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