Medical Information; Warnings And Cautions - ResMed Mirage Kidsta Nasal Mask Guía De Usuario

The M
K
IRAGE IDSTA ™
intended for multipatient use for children
aged seven and older or weighing more
than 40 lb, prescribed continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel therapy
in hospital, clinic and/or home
environments. The M
is intended to be used with
M
ASK
ResMed's VPAP III ST-A.
CAUTION
In the USA, federal law restricts
this device to sale by, or on the
order of, a physician.
M I
EDICAL NFORMATION
Note:
The mask system does not contain
latex materials. If you have ANY reaction to
any part of the mask system, discontinue
use and consult your sleep therapist.
W
ARNINGS AND
.
Your physician should determine the
•
degree of arousability before
commencing CPAP treatment. Use of
secondary sensing devices such as
apnea monitors and transcutaneous
carbon dioxide monitors is advisable.
These will help determine whether
nasal CPAP treatment should be
applied.
Mirage Kidsta
is
N M
ASAL ASK
K N
IRAGE IDSTA ASAL
C
AUTIONS
Nasal Mask
™
Children who are unable to remove
•
the mask should be attended at all
times during therapy.
Ensure that the nasal cushion does not
•
block the nostrils at any time during
fitting or use.
The M
•
K
IRAGE IDSTA
provide a stable, effective air seal with
minimum headgear tension. High
headgear tension may lead to facial
deformities with long-term use. Regular
clinician review of growth patterns and
the use of different styles of mask is
recommended.
The mask contains small parts which
•
could result in a choking risk. Your
clinician should assess the suitability of
the selected mask.
This mask should be used only with
•
flow generators recommended by your
physician or respiratory therapist. A
mask should not be used unless the
flow generator is turned on and
operating properly. The exhaust vent
should never be blocked.
Explanation of the Warning: Flow
generators are intended to be used
with special masks with connectors
which may have vent holes or separate
exhaust vents to allow continuous flow
of air out of the mask. When the flow
generator is turned on and functioning
properly, new air from the flow
is designed to