ResMed S8 Compact System, Clinician Manual

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3
I
NTRODUCTION
E
NGL
IS
H
I
NTRODUCTION
The S8 C
OMPACT
™ system provides continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
therapy to adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The device delivers a
fixed treatment pressure within the range 4 to 20 cm H
2
O.
Patients with OSA experience recurrent obstruction of their upper airway (apneas)
due to relaxation of the tongue and soft palate while they sleep. Common symptoms
are associated with poor sleep quality and may include excessive daytime sleepiness
and tiredness, as well as diminished concentration and memory loss.
U
SER
/O
WNER
R
ESPONSIBILITY
The user or owner of this system shall have sole responsibility and liability for any injury
to persons or damage to property resulting from:
•
operation which is not in accordance with the operating instructions supplied
•
maintenance or modifications carried out unless in accordance with authorized
instructions and by authorized persons.
Please read this manual carefully before use.
This manual contains special terms and icons that appear in the margins to draw your
attention to specific and important information.
•
Warning alerts you to possible injury.
•
Caution explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the device.
•
Note is an informative or helpful note.
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