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Introduction
DreamStation BiPAP autoSV User Manual
1.3 Safety information
1.3.1
Warnings
A warning indicates the possibility of injury to the user or operator.
Device usage
This device is not intended for life support or invasive ventilation. The device
provides Positive Pressure Ventilation and is indicated for assisted ventilation
through a noninvasive interface. The device has the capability of providing a back-up
rate as needed.
The device does not provide ventilation with a guaranteed tidal volume delivery.
Patients requiring ventilation at a predetermined tidal volume are not candidates for
Pressure Support ventilation.
Personnel
qualifications
This manual serves as a reference. The instructions in this manual are not intended to
supersede your health care professional’s instructions regarding the use of the device.
The prescription and other device settings should only be changed on the order of
the supervising physician.
The operator should read and understand this entire manual before using the device.
SD card
prescription
changes
When making a therapy prescription or alarm setting change with the SD card, the
health care professional must review and verify any prescription changes before
using the device. The health care professional is responsible to ensure that the
prescription settings are correct and compatible with the patient after using this
feature. Installing the wrong prescription for a particular patient may result in
improper therapy, lack of appropriate safety monitoring, and injury to the patient.
Operating
and storage
temperatures
Do not use this device if the room temperature is warmer than 95˚ F (35˚ C) because
the temperature of the airflow may exceed 109˚ F (43˚ C). This could cause thermal
irritation or injury to the patient’s airway.
Do not use the device while positioned in a warm place, such as direct sunlight or
near a heating appliance. These conditions can increase the temperature of the
airflow and could cause thermal irritation or injury to the patient’s airway.
Device start-up
Make sure the device is working properly at start-up. Always verify that the alarm
LEDs light red then yellow momentarily. Contact Philips Respironics or an authorized
service center for service if these indications do not occur at start-up. See Chapter 2
for more information about device start-up.
Bacteria filter
If the device is used by multiple persons in a hospital environment (such as rental
devices), a low-resistance, main flow bacteria filter should be installed in-line
between the device and the circuit tubing to prevent contamination.
