ResMed Humidifier - Manual (Page 9)

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The H UMID A IRE 3i is indicated for humidification of the air delivered from the ResMed
S8 Series CPAP devices. The H UMID A IRE 3i is for use only as recommended by a
physician.
C ONTRAINDICATIONS
The H UMID A IRE 3i is contraindicated for use with patients whose upper (supraglottic)
airway has been bypassed. Please also refer to the relevant system manual for
contraindications associated with CPAP therapy.
W ARNINGS
The following are general warnings. Specific warnings and cautions appear next to the
relevant instructions in the manual.
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WARNINGS
• Use the H UMID A IRE 3i only for its intended use as described in this manual.
• Make sure that the water chamber is empty and thoroughly dried before
transporting the H
UMID A IRE 3i.
• The H UMID A IRE 3i is designed only for use with specific ResMed CPAP devices.
Do not use the H UMID A IRE 3i with any other CPAP device.
• The H UMID A IRE 3i should only be used with delivery tubes or accessories
recommended by ResMed. Connection of other delivery tubes or accessories
could result in injury, or damage to the device.
• The H UMID A IRE 3i, including the associated tubing, is for single-patient use and
must not be re-used on another person. This is to avoid the risk of cross-infection.
• Always place the H UMID A IRE 3i device lower than the level of the patient. If it is
placed at or above the level of the patient, heated water may flow down the air
tubing and into the mask.
• There exists the possibility that if the device is placed above the level of the patient
and is tipped over, or if the tubing is filled with condensate, the mask might fill with
water. The H
UMID A IRE 3i should therefore be used with caution in patients who
are unable to guard their airways, or are unable to pull the mask off, for example
following a stroke. Attention should be given to the relative risks and benefits.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the H UMID A IRE 3i docking station. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be
performed by an authorised service agent.
• Take care when handling the H UMID A IRE 3i. The heater plate and the water in the
water chamber may be hot.
• If liquids are inadvertently spilled into or on the H UMID A IRE 3i docking station,
unplug the CPAP device from the power outlet. Disconnect the docking station
from the CPAP device and allow the docking station to drain and dry before using.
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