Introduction; Safety Precautions; Nebulizer Compressor Safety Precautions - Roscoe Medical Sierra Neb 2 Manual Del Usuario

2. INTRODUCTION

This nebulizer is a portable medical device intended to aerosolize physician-prescribed
medication which is inhaled through a mouthpiece or mask. A nebulizer may be
used instead of a metered dose inhaler. The device consists of a compressor unit
and nebulizing attachments.
These instructions contain important information and safety precautions for the nebulizer.
Illustrations of the compressor unit and tubing and accessories are on page 3 . Before
using your nebulizer, you should read and understand the entire User's Manual for the
compressor unit, tubing and accessories. Take special note of all safety precautions marked
DANGER and WARNING. Keep the user's manual tor future reference.

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL WARNINGS BEFORE USING YOUR NEBULIZER.
WARNING
U.S. Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Use only
when prescribed by a physician and with the prescribed medication.
Read all warnings and user's manual before use. Use the product only for its intended use
as described in the user's manual. Improper use can result in serious or fatal illness / injury,
improper treatment or property damage.
Use only with nebulizers, tubing and accessories approved for this device. Other tubing
and accessories may result in improper treatment.
CAUTION
This appliance is not for unattended use.

3-1. NEBULIZER COMPRESSOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING
WARNING: IF ANY OF THE MOTOR HOUSING PARTS SHOULD BECOME DETACHED
OR BROKEN, EXPOSING THE MOTOR OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS,
OPERATION SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY OR FURTHER PRODUCT DAMAGE.
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