Warnings And Cautions - Philips RESPIRONICS SimplyGo Manual De Usuario

Warnings and Cautions

Caution: U�S� federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a
physician�
Warnings
A warning represents the possibility of harm to the operator or patient�
• The operator should read and understand this entire manual before
using the device�
• The device is not intended for life support� Where the prescribing
health care professional has determined that an interruption in the
supply of oxygen, for any reason, may have serious consequences
to the user, an alternate source of oxygen should be available for
immediate use�
• Do not modify this system or equipment in any way� Modifications
could result in hazards to the user�
• To ensure that you receive the correct therapeutic amount of oxygen
delivery according to your medical condition, the Philips Respironics
SimplyGo device must be used:
- Only after one or more settings have been individually
determined or prescribed for you at your specific activity levels
- With the specific combination of parts and accessories that
are in line with the specification of the oxygen concentrator
manufacturer and that were used while your settings were
determined
• When in Pulse mode, some respiratory efforts of the patient might
not trigger the SimplyGo concentrator�
• The oxygen delivery settings of the oxygen concentrator should be
periodically reassessed for the effectiveness of the therapy�
• Wind or strong drafts can adversely affect accurate delivery of
oxygen therapy�
• When in Pulse mode, the settings of the Philips Respironics SimplyGo
device will not correspond with continuous flow oxygen�
• The settings of other models or brands of oxygen therapy equipment
do not correspond with the settings of the Philips Respironics
SimplyGo device�
• Geriatric or any other patient unable to communicate discomfort, or
hear or see the alarms while using this device, may require additional
monitoring�
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