Contraindications - Philips Respironics Amara Gebrauchsanweisung

• This mask is not recommended if the patient is taking a prescription drug that may cause
vomiting.
• Consult a physician or dentist if you encounter tooth, gum, or jaw soreness. Use of a mask
may aggravate an existing dental condition.
• A minimum of 3cm H2O (hPa) must be maintained when using this mask.
• Attaching an exhalation device requires therapy pressure level adjustment to compensate for
increased leak.
• Do not block or seal off the entrainment
valve.

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 it 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).
Verify the Entrainment Valve
The entrainment valve consists of an air inlet and a flapper.
With the airflow turned off, verify that the elbow with the
flapper is lying flat (Figure 2A) so that room 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 (Figure 2B). If the flapper
does not close or does not function properly, replace the mask.
Warning: Do not block or seal the entrainment valve.
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A
B
C
D
Figure 1
A Top Headgear Straps
B Integrated Cushion/Faceplate
C Bottom Headgear Straps
D Entrainment Valve Air Inlet (Do
Not Block)
E Push Button Adjuster
F Forehead Pad Support
G Frame with Elbow
H Exhalation Port (Do Not Block)
I Headgear Clips
J Quick Release Swivel
2A
2B
Figure 2
E
F
G
H
I
J