Intended Use; Warnings, Cautions, And Contraindications; Warnings; Cautions - Respironics C-Flex M Series User Manual

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The Respironics REMstar Auto M Series system is a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
device designed for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea only in spontaneously breathing
patients weighing >30 kg.
The device is to be used only on the instruction of a licensed physician. The system can deliver
CPAP therapy or Auto-CPAP therapy, both with and without C-Flex. Your home care provider
will make the correct pressure settings according to your health care professional's prescription.
When set in the Auto-CPAP therapy, the system will monitor your breathing as you sleep and
automatically adjust the pressure to meet your needs. When in CPAP therapy, the system will
deliver a continuous, set pressure during the night.
Several accessories are available to make your OSA treatment with the REMstar Auto M Series
system as convenient and comfortable as possible. To ensure that you receive the safe,
effective therapy prescribed for you, use only Respironics accessories.
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A warning indicates the possibility of injury to the user or the operator.
sede the health care professional's instructions regarding the use of the device.
The operator should read and understand this entire manual before using the device.
The device should be used only with masks and connectors recommended by Respironics
or with those recommended by the health care professional or respiratory therapist. A mask
should not be used unless the device is turned on and operating properly. The exhalation
port(s) associated with the mask should never be blocked.
Explanation of the Warning: The device is intended to be used with special masks or con-
nectors that have exhalation ports 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 air
out through the mask exhalation port. However, when the device is not operating, enough
fresh air will not be provided through the mask, and exhaled air may be rebreathed.
As with most CPAP devices, at low CPAP pressures, some exhaled gas (CO
the mask and be rebreathed.
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