Using Your Mask - ResMed AirFit N20 Guia Del Usuario

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Oxygen flow must be turned off when the CPAP or
bilevel device is not operating, so that unused oxygen
does not accumulate within the device enclosure and
create a risk of fire.
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Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen must not be
used while smoking or in the presence of an open
flame. Only use oxygen in well ventilated rooms.
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At a fixed rate of supplemental oxygen flow, the
inhaled oxygen concentration varies, depending on the
pressure settings, patient breathing pattern, mask,
point of application and leak rate. This warning applies
to most types of CPAP or bilevel devices.
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The technical specifications of the mask are provided
for your clinician to check that they are compatible
with the CPAP or bilevel device. If used outside
specification or if used with incompatible devices, the
seal and comfort of the mask may not be effective,
optimum therapy may not be achieved, and leak, or
variation in the rate of leak, may affect the CPAP or
bilevel device function.
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Discontinue using this mask if you have ANY adverse
reaction to the use of the mask, and consult your
physician or sleep therapist.
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Using a mask may cause tooth, gum or jaw soreness
or aggravate an existing dental condition. If symptoms
occur, consult your physician or dentist.
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As with all masks, some rebreathing may occur at low
CPAP pressures.
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Refer to your CPAP or bilevel device manual for details
on settings and operational information.
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Remove all packaging before using the mask.
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The mask must be used under qualified supervision for
users who are unable to remove the mask by
themselves.
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This mask is not for use on patients with impaired
laryngeal reflexes or other conditions predisposing to
aspiration in the event of regurgitation or vomiting.
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Avoid connecting flexible PVC products (eg, PVC
tubing) directly to any part of the mask. Flexible PVC
contains elements that can be damaging to the
materials of the mask, and may cause the components
to crack or break.
• The mask contains an exhaust port safety feature to
enable normal breathing. The mask should not be
worn if this safety feature is damaged or missing.

Using your mask

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When using your mask with ResMed CPAP or bilevel
devices that have mask setting options, refer to the
Technical specifications section in this user guide for the
correct setting.
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Follow the instructions provided by your physician or sleep
therapist.
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