Respironics REMstar M Series User Manual page 15

1.4.1 b
REathing
The patient breathing circuit, shown in Figure 1–4, consists of the following:
• Circuit tubing to deliver air from the device to your interface (e.g., mask)
• A mask or other patient interface device to deliver the prescribed pressure to your nose or
nose and mouth, depending on which interface has been prescribed for you
• An exhalation device to vent exhaled air from the circuit
Note:
The exhalation port may be part of the interface or may be part of a separate
exhalation device, but is required to minimize the potential for CO
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Integrated Exhalation Port
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