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Medical Information
Indications for Use
Your
Z1 CPAP System
is a single user, reusable device that provides continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) to support treatment of adults weighing over 66 lbs (30 kg) with obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA).
Contraindications
Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some individuals 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 E
ff
ects
Users 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 e
ff
ects may arise during the course of therapy with CPAP devices:
• Drying of the nose, mouth, or throat
• Eye irritation
• Nosebleed
• Bloating
• Skin rashes
• Ear or sinus discomfort.
