Cardinal Health AirLife nCPAP Hardware Service Manual page 16

The power switch does not disconnect the driver from the main power
supply. This can only be accomplished by disconnecting the AC Adapter
Remove electrical power before servicing the unit. The power switch on
this unit does not isolate the driver from the AC Adaptor; disconnect the
There is always a risk when using oxygen that the O2 level in the arterial
plasma will reach an unacceptable level. This driver should always be
Also, Chemotherapy patients given bleomycin appear to be extremely
sensitive to even relatively low levels of oxygen.
Use this product only as directed in the product literature to reduce the
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from either the driver or the AC outlet.
power supply cable to ensure complete isolation.
Disconnect oxygen and medical air.
Eye protection is required when servicing this machine.
used in conjunction with a pulse oximeter to monitor patient status.
Oxygen toxicity can be a concern with this device for the intended
population if it is used for more than a few hours. Risks include:
Absorption atelectasis (collapse of lung tissue)
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Hypercapnia (increased carbon dioxide)
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Retrolental hyperplasia (which can cause blindness)
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possibility of nasal and skin irritation, and necrosis.
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nCPAP Driver Service Manual