Breas Medical Vivo 45, User Manual

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7 Introduction
Vivo 45 User Manual
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If a patient has any of the following conditions, therapy with positive air-
way pressure may be contraindicated and the prescribing clinician shall
decide if the benefit of ventilatory assistance overweighs the risks:
• Untreated pneumothorax
• Pneumomediastinum
• Inability to maintain a patent airway or adequately clear excessive
respiratory secretions
• Severe acute systemic complications (shock, unstable arrhythmias,
myocardial ischemia)
• Severe bullous lung disease
• Risk of vomiting
• Pathologically low blood pressure, especially if associated with
intravascular volume depletion
• Cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery or trauma
The use of the Vivo 45 is contraindicated in an MRI environment.
Adverse Effects
Patients should report any unusual chest pain, severe headache or
increased breathlessness.
The following side effects may occur during the course of therapy with
the Vivo 45, patients are advised to report any new or changing adverse
effects to their physician:
• Nasal, mouth or throat dryness
• Nosebleeds
• Abdominal bloating
• Ear or sinus discomfort
• Eye irritation
• Skin rashes