ResMed AirSence 10, User Manual

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Welcome
The AirSense
™
10 AutoSet
™
and AirSense 10 Elite are ResMed's premium auto-adjusting pressure
and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices.
WARNING
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Read this entire guide before using the device.
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Use the device according to the intended use provided in this guide.
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The advice provided by your prescribing doctor should be followed ahead of the
information provided in this guide.
Indications for use
AirSense 10 AutoSet
The AirSense 10 AutoSet self-adjusting device is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) in patients weighing more than 30 kg. It is intended for home and hospital use.
The humidifier is intended for single patient use in the home environment and re-use in a
hospital/institutional environment.
AirSense 10 Elite
The AirSense 10 Elite device is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in
patients weighing more than 30 kg. It is intended for home and hospital use.
The humidifier is intended for single patient use in the home environment and re-use in a
hospital/institutional environment.
Contraindications
Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with the following pre-
existing conditions:
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severe bullous lung disease
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pneumothorax
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pathologically low blood pressure
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dehydration
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cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery, or trauma.
Adverse effects
You should report unusual chest pain, severe headache, or increased breathlessness to your
prescribing physician. An acute upper respiratory tract infection may require temporary
discontinuation of treatment.
The following side effects may arise during the course of therapy with the device:
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drying of the nose, mouth, or throat
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nosebleed
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bloating
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ear or sinus discomfort
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eye irritation
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skin rashes.