Medical Information; What The Vpap™ Auto Device Is Intended For; Contraindications; Warnings - ResMed VPAP Auto Guia Del Usuario

Medical Information

What the VPAP™ Auto Device is Intended for
The VPAP
in patients weighing more than 66 lb (30 kg). It is intended for use in the hospital
and home.
CAUTION (USA ONLY)
!
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

Contraindications

Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with
the following pre-existing conditions:
severe bullous lung disease
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pneumothorax
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pathologically low blood pressure
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dehydration
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cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery or trauma.
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Warnings

The entire manual should be read before using the VPAP Auto.
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Advice contained in this manual should not supersede instructions given by
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the prescribing physician.
A patient should not connect a device to the data communication port unless
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instructed to do so by their health care provider or physician. Only ResMed
products are designed to be connected to the data communication port.
Connecting other devices could result in injury, or damage to the VPAP Auto
device.
The VPAP Auto should only be used with masks (and connectors
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recommended by ResMed, or by a physician or respiratory therapist. A mask
should not be used unless the VPAP Auto device is turned on and operating
properly. The vent hole or holes associated with the mask should never be
blocked.
Explanation: The VPAP Auto is intended to be used with special masks (or
connectors
mask.
* Ports may be incorporated into the mask or in connectors that are near the mask.
2
TM
Auto is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
*
) which have vent holes to allow continuous flow of air out of the
*
)