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Preparing the iSleep 20 for Use
iSleep 20 clinician’s manual
Doc. 003923 En-Us V-2
6.4 Connecting the Patient Circuit
Mask Leakage
The leakage from the mask should be at least 12 l/min at 4 cmH
2
O, to prevent
re-breathing of exhaled air. The recommended mask leakage is 20-40 l/min at
10 cmH
2
O pressure.
This leakage may be achieved by:
• small holes in the mask
• an adjoining leakage port
3
Connect the power cord to the
power source.
Read the chapter “Usage of Patient Circuit” on page 10 carefully to
make sure all conditions are fulfilled and considered.
1
Connect the patient tube to the
air outlet.
2
Connect the other end of the patient tube to the mask and the leakage port,
if applicable.
In order to receive a suitable leakage the Breas iMask™ Nasal CPAP Mask is
recommended.
