Edical Nformation; Intended Use; Contraindications; Warnings - ResMed HumidAire 3i User Manual

M
EDICAL
I
NTENDED
The H
S8 Series CPAP devices. The H
physician.
C
ONTRAINDICATIONS
The H
airway has been bypassed. Please also refer to the relevant system manual for
contraindications associated with CPAP therapy.
W
ARNINGS
The following are general warnings. Specific warnings and cautions appear next to the
relevant instructions in the manual.

WARNINGS

!
Use the H
•
Make sure that the water chamber is empty before transporting the
•
H
UMID
The H
•
Do not use the H
The
•
recommended by ResMed. Connection of other delivery tubes or accessories
could result in injury, or damage to the device.
The H
•
must not be re-used on another person. This is to avoid the risk of cross-infection.
Always place the H
•
placed at or above the level of the patient, heated water may flow down the air
tubing and into the mask.
There exists the possibility that if the device is placed above the level of the patient
•
and is tipped over, or if the tubing is filled with condensate, the mask might fill with
water. The H
are unable to guard their airways, or are unable to pull the mask off, for example
following a stroke. Attention should be given to the relative risks and benefits.
Do not attempt to dismantle the H
•
user-serviceable parts inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be
performed by an authorised service agent.
Take care when handling the H
•
water chamber may be hot.
If liquids are inadvertently spilled into or on the H
•
unplug the CPAP device from the power outlet. Disconnect the docking station
from the CPAP device and allow the docking station to drain and dry before using.
4
I
NFORMATION
U
SE
3i is indicated for humidification of the air delivered from the ResMed
A
UMID IRE
A 3i is contraindicated for use with patients whose upper (supraglottic)
UMID IRE
A 3i only for its intended use as described in this manual.
UMID IRE
A 3i.
IRE
A 3i is designed only for use with specific ResMed CPAP devices.
UMID IRE
UMID
3i should only be used with delivery tubes or accessories
H A
UMID IRE
A 3i, including the associated tubing, is for single-patient use and
UMID IRE
UMID
A
UMID IRE
A 3i is for use only as recommended by a
UMID IRE
A 3i with any other CPAP device.
IRE
A 3i device lower than the level of the patient. If it is
IRE
3i should therefore be used with caution in patients who
A
UMID IRE
A 3i. The heater plate and the water in the
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3i docking station. There are no
A 3i docking station,
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