Medical Information; Intended Use; Contraindications; Warnings And Cautions - ResMed HumidAire 2iC Guia Del Usuario

Medical Information

Intended Use

The HumidAire 2iC is indicated for humidification of the air delivered from
specific ResMed CPAP, APAP, and bilevel devices. Refer to the relevant device
manual for information regarding its compatibility with the HumidAire 2iC.
Contact your equipment supplier or ResMed office if you require further
information.
The HumidAire 2iC is for use only as recommended by a physician.
CAUTION (USA ONLY)
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Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

Contraindications

The HumidAire 2iC is contraindicated for use with patients whose supraglottic
airways have been bypassed.
Please also refer to the relevant system manual for contraindications associated
with CPAP, APAP, and bilevel therapy.

Warnings and cautions

The following are general warnings and cautions. Specific warnings and cautions
appear next to the relevant instructions in the manual.
WARNINGS
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Use the HumidAire 2iC only for its intended use as described in this manual.
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The HumidAire 2iC is designed only for use with specific ResMed CPAP ,
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APAP , or bilevel devices. Do not use the HumidAire 2iC with any other
devices.
The HumidAire 2iC should only be used with delivery tubes or accessories
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specified in this manual. Connection of other delivery tubes or accessories
could result in injury, or damage to the device.
The HumidAire 2iC, including the associated tubing, is for single-patient use
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and must not be re-used on another person. This is to avoid the risk of cross-
infection.
Always place the HumidAire 2iC device lower than the level of the patient. If
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it is placed at or above the level of the patient, water may flow down the air
tubing and into the mask.
Do not attempt to dismantle the HumidAire 2iC docking station. There are no
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user-serviceable parts inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be
performed by an authorised service agent.
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