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Warnings and Cautions Summary
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The AirLife
qualified personnel under the direction of a physician. The operator is
responsible for reading and thoroughly understanding the provided product
documentation.
Definitions to be considered throughout the document:
Warning: Used when the operator or the patient have the
possibility of being injured.
Caution: Used when the driver or accessories used with the
driver have the possibility of being damaged.
Note: Used for statements that could allow for more efficient or
convenient operation or service of the equipment.
The following are warnings, cautions, and notes that will appear within this
document. Please become familiar with their content.
Warning: The patient accessories for use with the AirLife
Driver are for single patient use only. Disposable accessories include
generators, fixation device, prongs, masks, heated wire breathing
circuits, and humidification chambers. DO NOT STERILIZE OR REUSE.
Warning: The driver should only be used after qualified personnel or a
technician has authorized it for use.
Warning: Oxygen vigorously accelerates combustion. To avoid an
explosion hazard, do not use any instrument or piece of equipment
that may have been exposed to oil or grease contamination.
Warning: To avoid the risk of fire or explosion, use this device in well-
ventilated areas away from flammable anesthetics.
Warning: When driver is connected to power source, keep cords clear
of walkways to avoid possible cord entanglement and strangulation.
Warning: Use this product only as directed in the product literature to
reduce the possibility of nasal and skin irritation, and necrosis.
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nCPAP Operator's Manual
nCPAP System Driver is intended to be operated only by
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