ResMed C16389 - Manual (Page 16)

11 The VPAP Malibu System
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Supplemental Oxygen
The VPAP Malibu is designed to be compatible with the use of low flow oxygen
therapy provided from an external source and supplied at a fixed rate of up to
15 L/min (S mode, CPAP mode) or 5 L/min (VSet mode). At a fixed flow rate of
supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled oxygen concentration will vary,depending
on the pressure settings, patient breathing pattern,mask selection,and the leak
rate. This warning applies to most types of CPAP machines.
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WARNING
• If oxygen is used with this device, the oxygen flow must be turned off
when the device is not operating.
Explanation: 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 and create a risk of fire.
• Always begin VPAP Malibu therapy before the oxygen supply is turned
on.
• Always turn the oxygen supply off before stopping VPAP Malibu
therapy.
• Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while
smoking or in the presence of an open flame.
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