Precautions; Adverse Effects - Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle Auto Guía De Uso Y Cuidado

• Do not use USB drives with the device which are
not provided by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. Use of
USB drives other than the InfoUSB may cause data
corruption. Do not attempt to change the directories or
view the data without software distributed or designed
for use with the device.
• Replace the device and accessories if there is any sign
of cracking, deformation, discoloration or leaking. It is
recommended that you inspect the device, breathing
tube, water chamber, chamber seal, outlet seal, air filter
and elbow, on a regular basis after cleaning. See section
6.4 – Replacement Parts.
• Use distilled water to reduce residue build-up on the
chamber base. This will extend the life of your water
chamber.

1.5 PRECAUTIONS

• The safety and effectiveness of the continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) device has not been established
in patients with respiratory failure or chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD).
• The safety and effectiveness of the auto-adjusting
positive airway pressure device has not been established
in patients with congestive heart failure, obesity
hypoventilation syndrome, or central sleep apnea.

1.6 ADVERSE EFFECTS

• Nosebleeds, perforated ear drum, dryness of the
nasopharynx, sinus infection, and middle ear infection
may occur from the use of positive airway pressure
therapy.
ENGLISH A-5