Contraindications
The
ExVent
is contraindicated for patients who:
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have central sleep apnea
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have severe respiratory disorders
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are under 18 years of age.
Always consult with your Healthcare Professional before starting treatment.
They will establish whether the
ExVent
is the correct treatment for you.
Use only under the supervision of a Healthcare Professional.
About ExVent
The
ExVent
valves are available in three pressure strengths for airway
support. These are labeled:
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Low
airway support (have four large sized vents for low pressure
airway support and are Light Blue in color)
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Medium
airway support (have four medium sized vents for medium
pressure airway support and are Yellow in color)
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High
airway support (have only two vents to provide the highest
pressure airway support and are Dark Blue in color)
One may experience more difficulty in breathing out against the higher
airway support.
Instructions to insert ExVent into your O
2
Vent
®
device
If you use an
ExVent
valve, it must be inserted into your O
2
Vent
®
device
before inserting into your mouth (to be worn during sleep periods).
1. Before insertion, check that your O
2
Vent
®
device and
ExVent
are not
damaged and are completely dry before use. Do not use if damaged.
Replace.
2. Holding your
ExVent
between your fingers in the middle as shown,
insert it into the oral airway inlet of your O
2
Vent
®
device. Push the
ExVent
in straight so the retention clips click into place and the front
lip sits flush around the edge of the front inlet of your O
2
Vent
®
device.
Ensure that the part of the
ExVent
valve that opens and closes is lying
flat against the body of the
ExVent
when you insert it.
3. Once the
ExVent
is inserted, follow the Instructions for Use for your
your O
2
Vent
®
oral device.
** On rare occasions, the part of the
ExVent
valve that opens and closes
might stick, fold over or twist. Should this happen, remove the
ExVent
,
check that it is dry and realign so the valve sits flat against the body of
the
ExVent.
Use a new
ExVent
if necessary.**
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Insertion of the
ExVent into the O
2
Vent
®
Optima.
Push the
ExVent in straight so the retention clips
click into place and the valve edges are sitting flat.
Retention clips
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH