BiPAP A40 user manual
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Accessories When adding any components to the breathing system, the ow resistance and
dead space of the added components (such as humidiers and lters) should be
carefully considered in relation to the potential for adverse eects on the patient’s
ventilatory management and device alarms. For example, adding components to
the breathing system may cause the pressure during expiration at the Air Outlet
Port to increase.
The use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than those specied by Philips
Respironics may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the device.
Oxygen When administering xed-ow supplemental oxygen, the oxygen concentration
may not be constant. The inspired oxygen concentration will vary, depending on the
pressures, patient ows and circuit leak. Substantial leaks may reduce the inspired
oxygen concentration to less than the expected value. Appropriate patient monitoring
should be used, as medically indicated, such as an alarming pulse oximeter.
When using oxygen with this system, the oxygen supply must comply with local
regulations for medical oxygen.
Do not connect the device to an unregulated or high pressure oxygen source.
When using oxygen with this system, a Philips Respironics Pressure Valve must be
placed at the device outlet. Failure to use the pressure valve could result in a re hazard.
Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while smoking or in the
presence of an open ame.
Do not use the device near a source of toxic or harmful vapors.
When using oxygen with this system, turn the device on before turning on the
oxygen. Turn the oxygen o before turning the device o. This will prevent oxygen
accumulation in the device. Explanation of the Warning: When the device is
not in operation and the oxygen ow is left on, oxygen delivered into the tubing
may accumulate within the device’s enclosure. Oxygen accumulated in the device
enclosure will create a risk of re.
EMC The use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than those specied by Philips
Respironics may result in non-compliance due to increased emissions or decreased
immunity of the device. For optimum performance, the device should only be used
with accessories provided by Philips Respironics.
Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs
to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided
in this manual. The device should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other
equipment. For more information, contact your home care service provider.
Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment can aect Medical Electrical
Equipment. See the EMC section of this manual for distances to observe between
RF Generators and the ventilator to avoid interference.
Medical Electrical Equipment may be interfered with by other equipment, even if
that other equipment complies with CISPR EMISSION requirements.
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