Cautions - ResMed S7 lightweight User Manual

Explosion hazard—do not use in the vicinity of flammable anesthetics.
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Blocking the hose while in operation could lead to overheating of the device.
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W
ARNINGS RELATED TO OXYGEN USE
WARNING
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If oxygen is used with this device, the oxygen flow must be turned off when the device
is not operating.
Explanation: when the device is not in operation and the oxygen flow is left on,
oxygen delivered into the air delivery tubing may accumulate within the device
enclosure and create a risk of fire. This applies to most types of CPAP machines.
Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while smoking or in the
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presence of an open flame.
Always ensure airflow is being generated by the device before the oxygen supply is
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turned on.
Always turn the oxygen supply off before stopping the airflow from the device.
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Note: At a fixed rate of supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled oxygen concentration will
vary, depending on where the oxygen is introduced, the pressure settings, patient breathing
pattern, mask selection, and leak rate.
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ARNINGS RELATED TO TREATMENT
WARNING
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If you stop your CPAP treatment, your sleep apnea will return.
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Always consult your clinician if you expect to be in a situation where you cannot
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use your R
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If you are admitted to a hospital or prescribed any other form of medical
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treatment, always inform the medical staff that you are being treated with CPAP. It
is also important to contact the clinician who is treating you for sleep apnea.
If you experience an infection of the upper respiratory tract, middle ear, or sinuses,
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contact your clinician before continuing your CPAP treatment. You may be
advised to stop treatment until the infection has cleared. If you continue with
treatment during an infection, be sure to clean your mask and tubing after every
use.
C
AUTIONS
The following are general cautions. Specific cautions appear next to the relevant
instructions in the manual.
Do not open the R
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parts inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be performed by an
authorized service agent.
M S7 L
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unit.
case. There are no user serviceable
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EDICAL NFORMATION
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