Cautions; Adverse Effects - ResMed S8 Elite Manual Clínico

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the exhaled air may be rebreathed. Rebreathing of exhaled air for longer than
several minutes can, in some circumstances, lead to suffocation. This applies to
most models of CPAP devices.
In the event of power failure or machine malfunction, remove the mask.
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event of certain fault conditions, pressures up to 30 cm H
If oxygen is used with this device, the oxygen flow must be turned off when the
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device is not operating.
Explanation: When the CPAP device is not in operation and the oxygen flow is
left on, oxygen delivered into the air delivery tubing may accumulate within the
CPAP machine enclosure and create a risk of fire. This applies to most types of
CPAP machines.
Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while you are
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smoking or in the presence of an open flame.
Always ensure airflow is being generated by the device before the oxygen
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supply is turned on.
Always turn the oxygen supply off before stopping the airflow from the device.
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Note: At a fixed rate of supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled oxygen concentration
will vary, depending on where the oxygen is introduced, the pressure settings, patient
breathing pattern, and leak rate.
Do not use the
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changes in performance.
Do not open the
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and internal servicing should only be performed by an authorized service agent.
Explosion hazard—do not use in the vicinity of flammable anesthetics.
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At low pressures, the flow through the exhalation ports of your mask may not
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clear all exhaled gas from the tubing. Some rebreathing may occur.
The air flow for breathing produced by this device can be as much as 11°F (6°C)
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higher than the temperature of the room. Caution should be exercised if the room
temperature is warmer than 90°F (32°C).
Note: The above are general warnings and cautions. Specific warnings, cautions, and
notes appear with the relevant instructions in the manual.
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Patients 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 effects may arise during the course of therapy with the
drying of the nose, mouth, or throat
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