ResMed Flow Generator AutoSet CS 2 - Manuel (Page 9)

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I NTRODUCTION
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I
NTRODUCTION
A UTO S ET CS2
The A
UTO S ET CS 2™ flow generator has been designed to be reliable, comfortable
and easy to use. You can observe your treatment and make adjustments to settings
using a keypad and LCD screen.
U SER /O WNER R ESPONSIBILITY
The user or owner of this system shall have sole responsibility and liability for any injury
to persons or damage to property resulting from:
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operation which is not in accordance with the operating instructions supplied
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maintenance or modifications carried out unless in accordance with authorised
instructions and by authorised persons.
Please read this manual carefully before use.
D EFINITIONS
The W ARNING heading alerts you to possible injury.
The C AUTION heading explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the
device.
M EDICAL I NFORMATION
I NTENDED U SE
The A
UTO S ET CS2 system is intended to stabilise the ventilation of adult patients
exhibiting Cheyne-Stokes Respiration (CSR), or central sleep apnoea (CSA) associated
with congestive heart failure, with or without upper airway obstruction. It is also
intended for the use of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
C ONTRAINDICATIONS
The A
UTO S ET CS2 is not a life support ventilator and may stop operating with power
failure or in the unlikely event of certain fault conditions.
Before using the A
UTO S ET CS2, tell your doctor if you have any of the following
conditions:
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acute sinusitis or otitis media
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epistaxis (severe nose bleeds) causing a risk of pulmonary aspiration
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conditions predisposing to a risk of vomiting into mask
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impaired ability to clear secretions
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hypotension or significant intravascular volume depletion
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pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum
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recent cranial trauma or surgery.
Below are general warnings and cautions. Further specific warnings,
cautions and notes appear next to the relevant instructions in the
manual.
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