Philips RESPIRONICS System One - Cautions; Contraindications

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Cautions
A caution indicates the possibility of damage to the device.
• Do not place the humidier directly onto carpet, fabric, or other ammable materials.
• Do not place the device in or on any container that can collect or hold water. Take precautions
to protect furniture from water damage.
• Do not ll the water tank above the maximum ll line. Damage to the humidier or therapy
device may occur. If the water tank is overlled, water may leak out of the tank inlet (located
on the back of the tank) when installing the tank lid.
• Never use water from a biologically unsafe source such as a lake, river, stream, or well.
• Philips Respironics recommends using room temperature distilled water in the tank, if
available, to prevent mineral build up on the water tank base.
• Do not put any chemicals or additives into the water. Possible airway irritation or damage to
the water tank may result.
• Remove the tank, empty all water, and replace the empty tank before transporting the
humidier enclosure.
• Do not attempt to ll the water tank while it is still inside the humidier.
• To avoid spilling, do not disconnect the humidier from the therapy device with water in the
tank. Remove the water tank from the humidier before disconnecting the therapy device.
• Do not turn the humidier on without the water tank installed. The Humidier setting must
remain “o” if there is no water in the water tank.
• The humidier door must be set in the open position before removing the water tank. Do not
remove the water tank without making sure that the humidier door locks into the open position.
• Do not move the humidier while the water tank has water in it.
• Use a mild liquid dishwashing detergent only for hand washing.
• Only the hospital and institution cleaning procedures listed in this manual are recommended
by Philips Respironics. Use of other cleaning and disinfecting processes, not specied by
Philips Respironics, may aect the performance of the product.
Note
This humidier is an optional accessory to Philips Respironics therapy device and can only operate
when it is connected with the therapy. Refer to the therapy device user manual for important EMC
information and additional warnings and cautions.
Contraindications
Studies have shown that the following pre-existing conditions may contraindicate the use of
CPAP therapy for some patients:
• Bullous Lung Disease
• Pathologically Low Blood Pressure
• Bypassed Upper Airway
• Pneumothorax
• Pneumocephalus has been reported in a patient using nasal Continuous Positive Airway
Pressure. Caution should be used when prescribing CPAP for susceptible patients such
as those with: cerebral spinal uid (CSF) leaks, abnormalities of the cribriform plate, prior
history of head trauma, and/or pneumocephalus. (Chest 1989; 96:1425-1426)