Introduction; Your Responsibility; Medical Information; About The S8 Elite - ResMed S8 Elite System Manual De Instrucciones

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NTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the
all-in-one package with an inbuilt power supply and the option of integrated data
management and humidification.
This user manual contains the information you need for the correct use of your
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OUR ESPONSIBILITY
The owner or user of this system shall have sole responsibility and liability for any injury
to persons or damage to property resulting from:
operation which is not in accordance with the operating instructions supplied
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maintenance or modifications carried out unless in accordance with authorised
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instructions and by authorised persons.
Please read this manual carefully before use.
This manual contains special terms and icons that appear in the margins to draw your
attention to specific and important information.
Warning alerts you to possible injury.
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Caution explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the device.
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Note is an informative or helpful note.
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M I
EDICAL NFORMATION
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BOUT THE LITE
The continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system is indicated for the
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treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in adult patients.
The CPAP system is intended for home and hospital use.
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ONTRAINDICATIONS
The is not a life support device and may stop operating during power failure
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or certain fault conditions. It should not be used by patients who are dependent on
continuous therapy.
Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with the
following pre-existing conditions:
severe bullous lung disease
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pneumothorax
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pathologically low blood pressure
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dehydration
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cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery or trauma.
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flow generator. The
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is a compact,
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NTRODUCTION
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