1User Manual
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Intended Use
The Philips Respironics DreamStation systems deliver positive airway pressure therapy for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in
spontaneously breathing patients weighing over 30 kg (66 lbs). It is for use in the home or hospital/institutional environment.
Important
The device is to be used only on the instruction of a licensed physician. Your home care provider will make the correct pressure
settings and device congurations including accessories, according to your health care professional’s prescription.
Several accessories are available to make your OSA treatment with the DreamStation system as convenient and comfortable as
possible.
Warning: Use only the cleaning methods outlined in your user manual. Cleaning and disinfection methods using Ozone-based
products are not approved or recommended, and may adversely affect your device safety and performance.
Warnings
A warning indicates the possibility of injury to the user or the operator.
• This manual serves as a reference. The instructions in this manual are not intended to supersede the health care professional’s
instructions regarding the use of the device.
• The prescription and other device settings should only be changed on the order of the supervising physician.
• The operator should read and understand this entire manual before using the device.
• This device is not intended for life support.
• The device should only be used with compatible patient interfaces (e.g., masks, circuits and exhalation ports). Proper operation of the
device with other circuits has not been veried by Philips Respironics and is the responsibility of the health care professional. A mask
should not be used unless the device is turned on and operating properly. The exhalation port(s) associated with the mask should
never be blocked. Explanation of the Warning: The device is intended to be used with special masks or connectors that have
exhalation ports to allow continuous ow of air out of the mask. When the device is turned on and functioning properly, new air
from the device ushes the exhaled air out through the mask exhalation port. However, when the device is not operating, enough
fresh air will not be provided through the mask, and exhaled air may be rebreathed. Rebreathing of exhaled air for longer than
several minutes can in some circumstances lead to suffocation.
• An exhalation port is required. Do not block the exhalation port. This can reduce airow and result in rebreathing of exhaled air.
• At low expiratory pressures, the ow through the exhalation port may be inadequate to clear all exhaled gas from the tubing –
some rebreathing may occur.
• If you are using a full face mask (a mask covering both your mouth and your nose), the mask must be equipped with a safety
(entrainment) valve.
• To ensure that you receive the safe, effective therapy prescribed for you, use only Philips Respironics accessories. 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.
• When using oxygen with this system, the oxygen supply must comply with local regulations for medical oxygen.
• Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while smoking or in the presence of an open ame.
• When using oxygen with this system, turn the device on before turning on the oxygen. Turn the oxygen off before turning the
device off. 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.
• When using oxygen with this system, a Philips Respironics Pressure Valve must be placed in-line with the patient circuit between
the device and the oxygen source. The pressure valve helps prevent the backow of oxygen from the patient circuit into the
device when the unit is off. Failure to use the pressure valve could result in a re hazard.
• Do not connect the device to an unregulated or high pressure oxygen source.
• Do not use the device in the presence of a ammable anaesthetic mixture in combination with oxygen or air, or in the presence
of nitrous oxide.
• Do not use the device near a source of toxic or harmful vapors.
• Do not use this device if the room temperature is warmer than 35° C (95° F). If the device is used at room temperatures warmer
than 35° C (95° F), the temperature of the airow may exceed 43° C (109° F). This could cause irritation or injury to your airway.
• Do not operate the device in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance because these conditions can increase the temperature of
the air coming out of the device.
• Contact your health care professional if symptoms of sleep apnea recur.
• If you notice any unexplained changes in the performance of this device, if it is making unusual or harsh sounds, if it has been
dropped or mishandled, if water is spilled into the enclosure, or if the enclosure is broken, disconnect the power cord and
discontinue use. Contact your home care provider.