iVolve Full Face Mask User Manual V1.
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Before Using the Mask
WARNINGS
The vent holes must be kept clear.
Explanation of Warning:
CPAP systems are intended to be
used with special masks with connectors which have vent holes
to allow continuous flow of air out of the mask. When the CPAP
machine is turned on and functioning properly, new air from the
CPAP machine flushes the exhaled air out through the
attached mask exhalation port. However, when the CPAP
machine is not operating, enough fresh air will not be provided
through the mask, and exhaled air will be rebreathed.
Rebreathing of exhaled air for longer than several minutes can,
in some circumstances, lead to suffocation. This warning
applies to most models of CPAP systems.
At low CPAP pressures the flow through the exhaled port may
be inadequate to clear all exhaled gas from the tube. Some
rebreathing may occur.
To minimize the risk of vomiting during sleep, the patient
should avoid eating or drinking for three hours before using the
mask. This mask is not recommended if the patient is taking a
prescription drug that may cause vomiting.
Do not use the mask without the Non-Rebreathing Valve in
place.
This mask should not be used on patients who are
uncooperative, obtunded, unresponsive, or unable to remove
the mask.
Follow all precautions when using supplemental oxygen.
Oxygen flow must be turned off when the flow generator is not
operating, so that unused oxygen does not accumulate within
the flow generator enclosure and create a risk of fire.
At a fixed flow rate of supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled
oxygen concentration varies, depending on the pressure
settings, patient breathing pattern, mask, point of application
and leak rate.
The technical specifications of the mask are provided for your
