Luna II QX CPAP / Luna II QX Auto CPAP User Manual V1.1
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IMPORTANT!
• Read and understand the entire user manual before operating this system. If you have any
questions concerning the use of this system, contact your home care provider or health
care professional.
5. Contraindications
Studies have shown that the following pre-existing conditions may contraindicate
the use of positive airway pressure therapy for some patients:
Absolute Contraindications: Pneumothorax, mediastinal emphysema; cerebrospinal
fluid leak, traumatic brain injury, or pneumocephalus; shock caused by a variety of
conditions before treatment; active epistaxis; upper gastrointestinal bleeding
before treatment; coma or impaired consciousness making the use of mask during
therapy impossible; giant vocal fold polyp, etc.
Relative Contraindications: Severe coronary heart disease complicated with left
ventricular failure, acute otitis media, excessive respiratory secretions and weak
cough, weak spontaneous breathing, nasal or oral tracheal intubation and
tracheotomy, severe nasal congestion caused by a variety of conditions, lung
bullae, and allergies to breathing masks, etc.
The following side effects may occur during treatment:
- Dryness of the mouth, nose and throat
- Abdominal bloating
- Ear or sinus discomfort
- Eye irritation
- Skin irritation due to the use of a mask
- Chest discomfort
IMPORTANT!
• An irregular sleep schedule, alcohol consumption, obesity, sleeping pills, or
sedatives may aggravate your symptoms.
• Please use a mask which meets ISO 17510: 2015.
CAUTION!
• Contact your health care professional if symptoms of sleep apnea recur. Contact
your health care professional if you have any questions concerning your therapy.
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Luna II QX CPAP / Luna II QX Auto CPAP User Manual V1.1
