ResMed VPAP Adapt SV 用户手册
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impaired ability to clear secretions
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pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum
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recent cranial trauma or surgery
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chronic hypoventilation.
Below are general warnings and cautions. Further specific warnings,
cautions and notes appear next to the relevant instructions in the manual.
cautions and notes appear next to the relevant instructions in the manual.
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WARNINGS
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The VPAP Adapt SV is NOT a life support ventilator.
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The entire manual should be read before using the VPAP Adapt SV.
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Advice contained in this manual should not supersede instructions given by
the prescribing physician.
the prescribing physician.
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The VPAP Adapt SV should be used with masks and accessories
recommended by ResMed or the prescribing physician. Use of incorrect
masks and accessories may adversely affect the function of the
VPAP Adapt SV.
recommended by ResMed or the prescribing physician. Use of incorrect
masks and accessories may adversely affect the function of the
VPAP Adapt SV.
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The VPAP Adapt SV is designed for use with masks that allow exhaled gases
to be flushed out through vent holes. Exhaled gases will be rebreathed if the
mask is worn with the machine turned off, or the vent holes are occluded. If
this occurs over prolonged periods, suffocation may occur.
to be flushed out through vent holes. Exhaled gases will be rebreathed if the
mask is worn with the machine turned off, or the vent holes are occluded. If
this occurs over prolonged periods, suffocation may occur.
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In the event of power failure or machine malfunction, remove the mask.
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The air flow for breathing produced by this device can be as much as 11
º
F
(6
º
C ) higher than the temperature of the room. Caution should be exercised
if the room temperature is warmer than 90
º
F (32
º
C).
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The VPAP Adapt SV can be set to deliver pressures up to 25 cm H
2
O. In the
unlikely event of certain fault conditions, pressures of up to 40 cm H
2
O for
less than one second are possible.
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The VPAP Adapt SV is not suitable for use in the vicinity of flammable
anesthetics.
anesthetics.
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If oxygen is used with the VPAP Adapt SV, the oxygen flow should be
stopped when the device is not operating. If oxygen flow continues when
the device is not operating, oxygen may accumulate within the device and
create a risk of fire.
stopped when the device is not operating. If oxygen flow continues when
the device is not operating, oxygen may accumulate within the device and
create a risk of fire.
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Do not use the VPAP Adapt SV if there are obvious external defects or
unexplained changes in performance.
unexplained changes in performance.
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Do not open the VPAP Adapt SV case. There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be performed by an
authorized service agent.
inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be performed by an
authorized service agent.
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CAUTIONS
You should report unusual chest pain, severe headache or increased
breathlessness to your physician. An acute upper respiratory tract infection may
require temporary discontinuation of treatment.
breathlessness to your physician. An acute upper respiratory tract infection may
require temporary discontinuation of treatment.
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