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About the S8 Elite II
The S8 Elite II continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system is indicated
for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in adult patients.
The S8 Elite II CPAP system is intended for home and hospital use.
Contraindications
The S8 Elite II is not a life support device and may stop operating during power
failure or certain fault conditions. It should not be used by patients who are
dependent on continuous therapy.
Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with
the following pre-existing conditions:
• severe bullous lung disease
• pneumothorax
• pathologically low blood pressure
• dehydration
• cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery or trauma.
Warnings
• The entire manual should be read before using the S8 Elite II.
• Advice contained in this manual should not supersede instructions given by
the prescribing physician.
• A patient should not connect a device to the data communication port unless
instructed to do so by their health care provider or physician. Only ResMed
products are designed to be connected to the data communication port.
Connecting other devices could result in injury, or damage to the S8 Elite II
device.
• The S8 Elite II should be used with masks (and connectors)
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recommended
by ResMed, or by a physician or respiratory therapist. A mask should not be
used unless the S8 Elite II device is turned on and operating properly. The
vent hole or holes associated with the mask should never be blocked.
Explanation: The S8 Elite II is intended to be used with special masks (or
connectors)
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which have vent holes to allow continuous flow of air out of the
mask.
When the device is turned on and functioning properly, new air from the
device flushes the exhaled air out through the mask vent holes. However,
when the device is not operating, insufficient fresh air will be provided
1 Ports may be incorporated into the mask or in connectors that are near the mask.