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GENERAL WARNINGS
applies to most models of CPAP or bilevel devices.
•Follow all precautions when using supplemental oxygen.
•Oxygen flow must be turned off when the CPAP or bilevel device is not operating, so
that unused oxygen does not accumulate within the device enclosure and create a risk
of fire.
•Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen must not be used while smoking or in the
presence of an open flame. Only use oxygen in well ventilated rooms. At a fixed rate
of supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled oxygen concentration varies, depending on
the pressure settings, patient breathing pattern, mask, point of application and leak
rate. This warning applies to most types of CPAP or bilevel devices.
•The technical specifications of the mask are provided for your clinician to check that
they are compatible with the CPAP or bilevel device. If used outside specification or if
used with incompatible devices, the seal and comfort of the mask may not be
effective, optimum therapy may not be achieved, and leak, or variation in the rate of
leak, may affect the CPAP or bilevel device function.
•Discontinue using this mask if you have ANY adverse reaction to the use of the mask,
and consult your physician or sleep therapist.
•Using a mask may cause tooth, gum or jaw soreness or aggravate an existing dental
condition. If symptoms occur, consult your physician or dentist.
•As with all masks, some rebreathing may occur at low CPAP pressures.
•Refer to your CPAP or bilevel device manual for details on settings and operational
information.
•Remove all packaging before using the mask.
•The mask must be used under qualified supervision for users who are unable to
remove the mask by themselves.
•This mask is not for use on patients with impaired laryngeal reflexes or other
conditions predisposing to aspiration in the event of regurgitation or vomiting.
•Avoid connecting flexible PVC products (eg, PVC tubing) directly to any part of the
mask. Flexible PVC contains elements that can be damaging to the materials of the
mask, and may cause the components to crack or break.
•The N20 line of nasal CPAP masks are not intended to be used simultaneously with
nebulizer medications that are in the air path of the mask/tube.
•The mask contains an exhaust port safety feature to enable normal breathing. The
mask should not be worn if this safety feature is damaged or missing.
Note: For any serious incidents that occur in relation to this device, these should be
reported to ResMed and the competent authority in your country.