ResMed Flow Generator VPAP Adapt SV Manual Do Utilizador

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Introduction

English

The VPAP Adapt SV

 flow generator has been designed to be reliable, comfortable 

and easy to use. You can observe your treatment and make adjustments to 
settings using a keypad and LCD screen.

USA federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a 
physician.

The user or owner of this system shall have sole responsibility and liability for any 
injury to persons or damage to property resulting from:

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operation which is not in accordance with the operating instructions supplied

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maintenance or modifications carried out unless in accordance with 
authorized instructions and by authorized persons.

Alerts you to possible injury.

Explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the device.

The VPAP Adapt SV system is intended to provide non-invasive ventilatory 
support to treat adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and respiratory 
insufficiency caused by central and/or mixed apneas and periodic breathing. This 
device is intended for use in the hospital or home.

The VPAP Adapt SV is not a life support ventilator and may stop operating with 
power failure or in the unlikely event of certain fault conditions. 

Before using the VPAP Adapt SV tell your doctor if you have any of the following 
conditions:

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hypotension or significant intravascular volume depletion

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acute sinusitis or otitis media

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epistaxis (severe nosebleeds) causing a risk of pulmonary aspiration

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conditions predisposing to a risk of vomiting into mask

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