Before You Start; Introduction; Safety Precautions - Puritan Bennett Sandman Duo Manual De Utilización

BEFORE YOU START

Introduction

The Sandman Duo™ and Sandman DuoST™ devices are designed for treating patients
with Sleep Disordered Breathing including Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS).
The main characteristic of this pathology is the night-time occurrence of multiple
respiratory events, which are brought on by a restriction or obstruction of the upper
airways resulting in a disturbance of sleep.
These devices can be operated in either Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
mode or Bilevel mode (which delivers two levels of pressure, one inspiratory and the
other expiratory) to prevent the upper airways from becoming obstructed and thereby
eliminate respiratory arrest. They can be used at home or in a sleep center. The ST
model allows a backup frequency to be set.
CAUTION
Your doctor has decided upon the treatment of your disease. He/she has prescribed the
various parameters that the hospital or your home care provider will set on your device.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to adjust these prescribed settings.
Please read this manual carefully before using the Sandman Duo™ or Sandman
DuoST™ device so that you fully understand the limitations on use of this
device.
The information contained in this manual is designed to help you use your device under
optimal safety and operating conditions. Contact your medical team or home care
provider if you have questions about this equipment or its use.
The device includes an integrated power supply and may be equipped with a heated
humidification feature.
Unless otherwise specified, all information contained in this manual applies to Sandman
Duo™ and Sandman DuoST™ devices, as well as to Sandman Duo™ HC and Sandman
DuoST™ HC, the HC models corresponding to the devices equipped with an integrated
humidifier.

Safety precautions

As you read this manual, pay special attention to the special information preceded by the
following terms:
WARNING
CAUTION
Note
Sandman Duo/DuoST Patient Manual
Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts the Sandman Duo™ and
Sandman DuoST™ devices to sale by or on the order of a
physician.
This signals a risk of death or accident to you or to others.
This indicates that there is a possibility of material damage to
this device or any other device.
This indicates a tip for more efficient and practical operation.
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