17
6’ flexible tubing
Interface 22mm
airway connector
Starting Therapy
Without humidifier:
1.
Make sure that the CPAP device is connected to a power
source. (If necessary, refer to
Powering the Everest
®
CPAP
Device.
)
2.
Ensure the display is in Standby mode. “REST” is displayed.
3.
Attach the patient interface 22 mm airway
connector to the 6’ flexible tubing.
4.
Position the patient interface (mask),
according to the instructions
accompanying the patient interface
selected by your care provider.
5.
Press the on/off button.
Warning
Turn on the CPAP blower as quickly as
possible after positioning the patient interface.
Exhaled air could be re-breathed if the CPAP
blower is off. Re-breathing exhaled air for
longer than several minutes can, in some
circumstances, lead to suffocation.
Example of the
HeadRest® with
Nasal Seal
18
6.
The blower will turn on, and the display will show the
therapeutic pressure setting.
7.
Check that the hose and patient interface have a tight seal
and that there is no excessive air leaks around the interface
when positioned on face.
Note:
If you remove or do not securely position the patient
interface, the CPAP will automatically reduce the
pressure in approximately 1-60 seconds (depending on
therapy pressure and interface type). This is called
Interface Interrupt (refer to
Interface Interrupt Feature).
It
occurs when your patient interface (mask) is removed
from your face and the air leak is excessive. The
display will indicate that the therapy pressure has been
reduced due to the Interface Interrupt function.
Secure the interface and the pressure will increase to
the prescribed level when you resume breathing (the
display will indicate therapy pressure).
Note:
If the device is left off the face for more than one
hour, it will shut off the blower and enter Standby
mode. To resume device therapy, you must press the
on/off button to initiate the CPAP blower.