Safety Information; Intended Use; Warnings - Philips DreamStation Go User Manual

1. Safety Information

Intended use

The Philips Respironics DreamStation Go 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
This device is to be used only on the instruction of a licensed physician. Your supplier
will make the correct pressure settings according to your health care professional's
prescription.
Several accessories are available to make your Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) treatment
with the DreamStation Go system as convenient and comfortable as possible. To
ensure that you receive the safe, effective therapy prescribed for you, use only Philips
Respironics accessories.

Warnings

A warning indicates the possibility of injury to the user or operator.
Device usage This device is not intended for life support.
Personnel This manual serves as a reference. The instructions in this manual are
qualifications not intended to supersede your health care professional's instructions
regarding the use of the device.
The operator should read and understand this entire manual before
using the device.
Operating Do not use this device if the room temperature is warmer than 95˚ F
and storage (35˚ C) because the temperature of the airflow may exceed 109˚ F (43˚
temperatures C). This could cause thermal irritation or injury to the patient's airway.
Do not use the device while positioned in a warm place, such as direct
sunlight or near a heating appliance. These conditions can increase
the temperature of the airflow and could cause thermal irritation or
injury to the patient's airway.
Bacteria filter If the device is used by multiple persons in a hospital environment
(such as rental devices), a low-resistance, main flow bacteria filter
should be installed in-line between the device and the circuit tubing
to prevent contamination.
If the device is used on multiple users, discard and replace the
bacteria filter each time the device is used on a different person.
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