Cautions; Adverse Effects - ResMed VPAP Auto Guia Del Usuario

If you are admitted to a hospital or prescribed any other form of medical
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treatment, always inform the medical staff that you are being treated with
PAP or bilevel. It is also important to contact the clinician who is treating you
for sleep apnea.
If you experience an infection of the upper respiratory tract, middle ear, or
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sinuses, contact your clinician before continuing your PAP or bilevel
treatment. You may be advised to stop treatment until the infection has
cleared. If you continue with treatment during an infection, be sure to clean
your mask and tubing after every use.

Cautions

At low pressures, the flow through the exhalation ports of your mask may not
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clear all exhaled gas from the tubing. Some rebreathing may occur.
The airflow for breathing produced by this device can be as much as 11
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(6 C) higher than the temperature of the room. Caution should be exercised if
the room temperature is warmer than 90
When AC mains power (100/240V AC) is not available, always use a ResMed
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DC-12 converter. (The DC-12 converter is available as an optional accessory.)
If supplied, the ResScan™ Data Card module is designed for use with
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specific ResMed devices.
Only use the ResSan Data Card module (if supplied) as specified in this
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manual.
Note: The above are general warnings and cautions. Specific warnings,
cautions, and notes appear with the relevant instructions in the manual.

Adverse Effects

Patients should report unusual chest pain, severe headache or increased
breathlessness to their prescribing physician. An acute upper respiratory tract
infection may require temporary discontinuation of treatment.
The following side effects may arise during the course of therapy with the
device:
drying of the nose, mouth or throat
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nosebleed
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bloating
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ear or sinus discomfort
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eye irritation
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skin rashes
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chest discomfort.
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