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User Manual
2.3 I
NTENDED
U
SE
Th
e BiPAP autoSV Advanced is intended to provide mask-applied non-invasive ventilatory support to
adult patients (>30 kg) for the primary treatment of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing with secondary
Central Sleep Apnea or Cheyne-Stokes Respiration (CSR). Th
e device may be used in the hospital or
home. Th
e device is intended for use with nasal masks and full-face masks as recommended by Respironics.
Th
e device is to be used only on the instruction of a trained health care professional.
2.4 C
ONTRAINDICATIONS
Th
e device should not be used if you have severe respiratory failure without a spontaneous respiratory
drive.
If any of the following conditions apply to you, consult your physician before using the device:
•
Inability to maintain an open airway or adequately clear secretions
•
At risk for aspiration of gastric contents
•
Diagnosed with acute sinusitis or otitis media
•
Allergy or hypersensitivity to the mask materials where the risk from allergic reaction outweighs
the benefit of ventilatory assistance
•
Epistaxis, causing pulmonary aspiration of blood
•
Hypotension
2.5 P
RECAUTIONS
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Immediately report any unusual chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or severe headache.
•
If skin irritation or breakdown develops from the use of the mask, refer to the mask instructions
for appropriate action.
• Th
e following are potential side eff ects of noninvasive positive pressure therapy:
— Ear discomfort
—
Conjunctivitis
— Skin abrasions due to noninvasive interfaces
— Gastric distention (aerophagia)