Contraindications; Cleaning Instructions - Philips Amara View minimal contact full-face mask Gebrauchsanweisung

Verify the Anti-Asphyxia Valve
The anti-asphyxia valve consists of an air inlet and a flapper b. With the airflow
turned off, verify that the elbow with the flapper is lying flat
air can flow in and out through the air inlet. Next, with the airflow on, the
flapper should now cover the air inlet and air from the CPAP or bi-level device
should flow into the mask
properly, replace the mask.
Warning: Do not block or seal the anti-asphyxia valve.
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Contraindications

This mask may not be suitable for use on patients with the following conditions:
glaucoma, recent eye surgery or dry eyes, hiatal hernia, excessive reflux,
impaired cough reflex, impaired cardiac sphincter function; or on patients
unable to remove the mask by themselves.
Before Use Read and Understand the Instructions Completely.
• Hand wash the mask.
• Wash your face. Do not use moisturizer/lotion on your hands or face.
• Inspect the mask and replace if the cushion has hardened or is torn, or if any
parts are broken.
• Verify that the therapy device, i.e., ventilator, including the alarms and safety
systems, has been validated prior to use.
• Verify therapy device pressure(s).

Cleaning Instructions

Hand wash the mask before first use and daily. The headgear should be hand
washed weekly. The headgear does not need to be removed for daily cleaning of
the mask.
1. Hand wash mask and headgear in warm water with liquid dishwashing detergent.
. If the flapper does not close or does not function
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