Intended purpose
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Indications
The LUVAR series devices can be used for the following indications::
LUVAR A
• Obstruction sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)
LUVAR STA
• Obstruction sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)
• Respiratory failure
Contraindications
WARNING: Risk of injury due to non-observance of contraindications!
The use of respiratory therapy in conjunction with certain pre-existing conditions
can lead to injuries to the patient. Please observe the following notes in this re-
gard.
The respiratory therapy device must not be used if any of the following is diag-
nosed:
• pneumothorax (accumulation of air between the lungs and chest wall),
• pneumocephalus (accumulation of air in the cranial cavity),
• abnormally low blood pressure,
• severe bullous lung disease (permanent air-filled spaces in lung tissue),
• dehydration (lack of fluids in the body).
Side effects
The following side effects may occur while having therapy with LUVAR devices:
• Skin injury on the face, nose or bridge of the nose due to incorrect mask pres-
sure or old mask cushion
• Skin irritation due to an allergic reaction to the mask
• Eye irritation, swollen eyes due to leakage from the mask
• Patient feels claustrophobic due to face mask being too large and finding
difficulty putting it on
• Stomach becomes bloated due to therapy pressure being too high, or swal-
lowing air
• Dry mouth/throat due to breathing air being too dry or insufficiently humidi-
fied, or sleeping with mouth open
• Ear or sinus trouble
• Nosebleeds, runny nose, sneezing and colds
• Chest pain (discomfort)
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