ResMed C16389 - Manual (Page 11)

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WARNING
• This is NOT a life support device. It may stop operating with power failure
or if a fault occurs in the unit.
• The air flow for breathing produced by this device can be as much as 11
o
F
(6
o
C) higher than the temperature of the room. Caution should be exercised if
the room temperature is warmer than 90
o
F (32
o
C).
• The VPAP Malibu unit should only be used with masks (and connectors)
recommended by ResMed, or by your physician or respiratory therapist. A
mask should not be used unless the
VPAP Malibu unit is turned on and
operating properly. The vent hole or holes associated with the mask should
never be blocked.
Explanation: The VPAP Malibu unit is intended to be used with special
masks (or connectors) which have vent holes to allow continuous flow of air
out of the mask. When the device is turned on and functioning properly, new
air from the device flushes the exhaled air out through the mask vent holes.
However, when the device is not operating, insufficient fresh air will be
provided through the mask, and 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 or
bilevel devices.
• The VPAP Malibu unit should only be connected to the components,
humidifiers, or accessories specified in this guide. Connection of other items
may result in injury, or damage to the
VPAP Malibu unit.
• At low pressures, the flow through the exhalation ports of your mask may not
clear all exhaled gas from the tubing. Some rebreathing may occur.
• Explosion hazard—do not use in the vicinity of flammable anesthetics.
• If oxygen is used with this device, the oxygen flow must be turned off when
the device is not operating.
Explanation of the warning: When the device is not in operation and the
oxygen flow is left on, oxygen delivered into the ventilator tubing may
accumulate within the device enclosure. Oxygen accumulated in the device
enclosure will create a risk of fire. This warning applies to most types of flow
generators.
• Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while smoking or
in the presence of an open flame.
• Always ensure air flow is being generated by the device before the oxygen
supply is turned on.
• Always turn the oxygen supply off before stopping the air flow from the
device.
Note: At a fixed rate of supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled oxygen
concentration will vary, depending on where the oxygen is introduced, pressure
settings, patient breathing pattern, mask selection, and leak rate. This applies to
most types of CPAP machines.
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