Humidifier User Manual

1Introduction
Introduction
The VPAP™ III ST-A is a bilevel pressure support ventilator specifically designed
for non-invasive mask ventilation.
This user manual contains the information you need for the correct use of your
VPAP III ST-A.
User/Owner Responsibility
The user or owner of this system shall have sole responsibility and liability for any
injury to persons or damage to property resulting from:
• operation which is not in accordance with the operating instructions supplied
• maintenance or modifications carried out unless in accordance with
authorized instructions and by authorized persons.
Please read this manual carefully before use.
This manual contains special terms and icons that appear in the margins to draw
your attention to specific and important information.
• Warning alerts you to possible injury.
• Caution explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the
device.
• Note is an informative or helpful note.
Medical Information
What the VPAP III ST-A is Intended for
The VPAP III ST-A system is intended to provide non-invasive ventilation for
patients with respiratory insufficiency or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), in the
hospital or home.
Contraindications
The VPAP III ST-A should not be used if you have an insufficient respiratory drive
to endure brief interruptions in non-invasive ventilation therapy. The
VPAP III ST-A is not a life support ventilator and may stop operating with power
failure or in the unlikely event of certain fault conditions.
If you have any of the following conditions, tell your doctor before using the
VPAP III ST-A:
• acute sinusitis or otitis media
• epistaxis causing a risk of pulmonary aspiration
• conditions predisposing to a risk of aspiration of gastric contents
• impaired ability to clear secretions