Hillrom Vest 105, Instructions For Use Manual

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10 The Vest® Airway Clearance System, Model 105
Instructions for Use (145330 REV 18)
Safety Instructions
• Recent placement of transvenous or subcutaneous pacemaker
• Suspected pulmonary tuberculosis
• Lung contusion
• Bronchospasm
• Osteoporosis or osteomyelitis of the ribs
• Coagulopathy
• Complaint of chest wall pain
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
NOTE:
When using electrical products, especially when children are present,
basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following important safeguards.
WARNING:
Obey all warnings throughout the manual and also the safety
information below to help prevent injury and/or equipment damage:
• Warning —Always unplug this product immediately after using.
• Warning —Patients that may have difficulty clearing secretions
from the upper airway (such as those with DMD or other
advanced neuromuscular or neurological disorders) may require
specialized therapy regiments involving manually or
mechanically assisted coughing or other techniques in
conjunction with The Vest® Airway Clearance System, Model 105
therapy. Please consult your physician to determine if additional
therapy is appropriate.
• Warning —Adult supervision is required to use the therapy on
children.
• Warning —Close supervision throughout the treatment is
necessary when this product is used by children or patients with
physical limitations or impaired cognitive abilities.
• Warning —Keep the hoses and power cord away from children to
avoid strangulation.
• Warning —Do not store or use the device around pets, pests, or
unsupervised children.