Explosion hazard—do not use in the vicinity of flammable anaesthetics.
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Blocking the hose while in operation could lead to overheating of the device.
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W
ARNINGS RELATED TO TREATMENT
WARNING
!
If you stop your CPAP treatment, your sleep apnoea will return.
•
Always consult your clinician if you expect to be in a situation where you cannot
•
use your R
ES
If you are admitted to a hospital or prescribed any other form of medical
•
treatment, always inform the medical staff that you are being treated with CPAP. It
is also important to contact the clinician who is treating you for sleep apnoea.
If you experience an infection of the upper respiratory tract, middle ear or sinuses,
•
contact your clinician before continuing your CPAP treatment. You may be
advised to stop treatment until the infection has cleared. If you continue with
treatment during an infection, be sure to clean your mask and tubing after every
use.
C
AUTIONS
The following are general cautions. Specific cautions appear next to the relevant
instructions in the manual.
Do not open the R
•
parts inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be performed by an
authorised service agent.
P
S
E
OSSIBLE
IDE
The R
M
S7 L
ES
ED
However, you need to be aware of possible problems that may arise during CPAP
treatment.
WARNING
!
Consult your clinician immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms
during your CPAP treatment:
headache
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middle ear or sinus discomfort
•
chest pain
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dryness of the nose, mouth or throat
•
feeling bloated due to air swallowing
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air continually leaking out of the mouth while sleeping
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recurrence of any sleep apnoea symptoms while on CPAP.
•
Skin irritation may occur from sensitivity to the mask materials or from excessively tight
headgear straps. A correctly fitted mask and appropriately adjusted straps will often
prevent skin irritation. If problems persist, contact your clinician for advice.
M
S7 L
ED
IGHTWEIGHT
M
S7 L
ES
ED
IGHTWEIGHT
FFECTS
flow generator helps you have a good night's sleep.
IGHTWEIGHT
unit.
case. There are no user serviceable
M
I
EDICAL
NFORMATION
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