Weinmann Homecare JOYCE Full Face vented Manual De Instrucciones página 20

sealing this opening completely. The
patient breathes through the therapy
device.
• If the therapy device fails or if the device is
not connected, the membrane is in the
resting position, in other words, the open-
ing to the atmosphere is free. The patient
breathes ambient air through this opening.
Caution!
The anti-asphyxia valve is a highly sensitive
component. Always handle it with care.
3.5 Gel-filled mask components
On JOYCE Full Face GEL vented and
JOYCE Full Face GEL non vented, the fore-
head cushion and the mask cushion are gel-
filled as standard. Gel forehead cushions and
gel mask cushions are also available as re-
placement parts for other JOYCE Full Face
variants.
Caution!
Gel-filled mask components are highly sensi-
tive components. Always handle them with
care to prevent deformation and damage.
3.6 Mask cushions with chin strap
plus
JOYCE Full Face
which supports the chin during therapy to stop
the lower jaw slipping out of the mask cushion
and interrupting therapy.
3.7 Therapy pressure ranges
The individual JOYCE Full Face mask variants
are each available for a particular therapy
pressure range (see "7. Scope of supply" on
page 22):
– 4-30 hPa: JOYCE Full Face vented
JOYCE Full Face
– 4-40 hPa: JOYCE Full Face vented 40 hPa
JOYCE Full Face non vented 40 hPa
JOYCE Full Face GEL vented
JOYCE Full Face GEL non vented
The JOYCE Full Face masks for the therapy
pressure range 4 - 30 hPa have a soft mask
cushion, the JOYCE Full Face masks for the
therapy range 4 - 40 hPa have a harder mask
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vented has a chin strap
plus
vented
cushion or a gel mask cushion (gel-filled
variants).
The harder mask cushion for the therapy
pressure range 4 - 40 hPa is marked with the
number "40".
All mask cushions are also available as
individual replacement parts to enable you to
adapt your mask to changed therapy
requirements.
3.8 Connecting the mask to the
therapy unit (Fig. H)
Push the hose system of your therapy unit
onto the rotating sleeve. Ensure that the
connection to the hose is secure and airtight.
The connection must not be loosened by the
therapy pressure.
If you want to detach the mask temporarily
from the hose, pull the rotating sleeve off the
elbow.
Caution!
If there is a high risk of transferring bacteria
between the patient and the unit, a bacterial
filter should be used. Also pay attention to
the instructions for use of the therapy unit.
3.9 Ports for pressure
measurement (Fig. E)
JOYCE Full Face masks
ports that can be used to measure pressure
or to feed in oxygen.
Caution!
• Oxygen therapy can have side effects if
incorrectly administered or used in the
wrong dosage. Only carry out this sort of
treatment if prescribed by a doctor.
• When carrying out oxygen therapy, strictly
follow the instructions for use of your O
system and your therapy unit.
When the pressure measurement ports are
not in use, always close them with the caps
provided. Otherwise air will escape from the
ports and the therapy pressure will not be
reached.
are fitted with two
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