Intended Use & Contraindications - Respironics REMstar Plus with C-Flex User Manual

Intended Use
IMPORTANT!
Contraindications
The Respironics REMstar Plus with C-Flex system is a CPAP (Continuous
Positive Airway Pressure) device designed for the treatment of adult Obstruc-
tive Sleep Apnea (OSA) only.
The REMstar Plus with C-Flex is to be used only on the instruction of a
licensed health care professional. Your home care provider will make the
correct pressure settings according to your health care professional's
prescription.
Several accessories are available to make your OSA treatment with the
REMstar Plus with C-Flex CPAP system as convenient and comfortable as
possible. To ensure that you receive the safe, effective therapy prescribed
for you, use only Respironics accessories.
Read and understand the entire user manual before operating this system.
If you have any questions concerning the use of this system, contact your
home care provider or health care professional.
Studies have shown that the following pre-existing conditions may
contraindicate the use of positive airway pressure therapy for some patients:
• Bullous Lung Disease
• Bypassed Upper Airway
• Pneumothorax
• Pathologically Low Blood Pressure
• Pneumocephalus has been reported in a patient using nasal
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. Caution should be used when
prescribing CPAP for susceptible patients such as those with: cerebral
spinal fluid leaks, abnormalities of the cribriform plate, prior history
of head trauma, and/or pneumocephalus.
(Chest 1989; 96:1425-1426)
• The use of positive airway pressure therapy may be temporarily
contraindicated if you exhibit signs of a sinus or middle ear infection.
Contact your health care professional if you have any questions concerning
your therapy.
Intended Use
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