Parts Of The Mask; Itting The Ask - ResMed MIRAGE NV 2 Serie Guía Del Médico

P M
ARTS OF THE
Mask
frame
Mask
port
Luer lock
port cap/s
Tapered
fitting
Figure 1: Mask Parts
Side
upper
Velcro
straps
Quick
Release
Tab
4
ASK
Cushion
Mask
clip
cushion
Top Velcro strap
Figure 2: Headgear
F
ITTING THE
The M NV F
IRAGE
fully assembled.
Fitting the mask correctly is essential to optimum
therapy delivery. Use the ResMed Mask Fitting
Template to help you choose the best mask size for
your patient.
1 Connect the mask to the ventilator system by
following the ventilator system operating
instructions and/or physician's prescription.
2 Seat the mask cushion over the patient's nose and
mouth. On most patients, the bottom of the
cushion should rest below the lower lip and the top
of the cushion on the bridge of the nose, between
the eyes.
Note: The M
IRAGE
two cushion sizes: standard and shallow. The shallow
cushion is designed to better fit those patients who
have a lower nasal bridge, higher cheek bones, or
receded jaw lines.
3 Pull the headgear over the patient's head. Make
sure the side lower Velcro
Side
patient's ears, and that the side upper Velcro straps
lower
pass over their forehead.
Velcro
straps
M
ASK
F M S 2 is supplied
ULL ACE ASK ERIES
NV F F M S
ULL ACE ASK ERIES
®
straps pass below the
2 offers