ResMed AirSense S10, Clinical Manual

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Contraindications
Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with the following pre-
existing conditions:

severe bullous lung disease

pneumothorax

pathologically low blood pressure

dehydration

cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery, or trauma.
Adverse effects
Patients should report unusual chest pain, severe headache, or increased breathlessness to their
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:

drying of the nose, mouth, or throat

nosebleed

bloating

ear or sinus discomfort

eye irritation

skin rashes.
At a glance
The AirSense 10 includes the following:

Device with HumidAir
™
integrated humidifier

Water tub

Air tubing

Power supply unit

Travel bag

SD card (already inserted).
A range of accessories are available for use with the device including:

Air tubing (heated and non-heated): ClimateLineAir
™
, SlimLine
™
, Standard

Water tub: Standard water tub (for single patient use only, cannot be disinfected), cleanable
water tub (for multi-patient use, can be disinfected)

Filter: Hypoallergenic filter, standard filter

Air10
™
DC/DC converter

SD card reader

Air10 oximeter adapter

Air10 USB adapter.
Note: Make sure all parts and accessories used with the device are compatible. For compatibility
information, refer to www.resmed.com.