Cleaning Instructions - Respironics ComfortGel Full Mode D'emploi

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If gel material comes in contact with the patient's eye, immediately flush eye with water. Open the eye as
wide as possible. Continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. If a contact lens is in the eye, begin flushing
over the lens immediately. Flushing may dislodge the lens. Contact a health care professional.
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This mask may not be suitable for persons with the following conditions: impaired cardiac sphincter
function, excessive reflux, impaired cough reflex, and hiatial hernia. It should not be used if the patient is
uncooperative, obtunded, unresponsive, or unable to remove the mask.
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Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
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Hand wash the mask to remove any dust that accumulated during
shipping or storage.
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Read and understand the instructions completely.
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Verify that the air entrainment valve functions correctly.
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Wash the patient's face.
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Remove the Quick Start fitting tips (if attached to the headgear).
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For Multi-Patient Use: Visit www.respironics.com to obtain mask disinfection Instructions or contact
Respironics at 1-724-387-4000 or Respironics Deutschland at +49 8152 93060.
For Home Use: The mask and tubing should be cleaned daily. The headgear should be cleaned weekly
or as needed.
Clean the Mask
1. Hand wash in warm water with a mild liquid dishwashing detergent.
Do not use bleach, alcohol, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol.
Do not use cleaners containing conditioners or moisturizers.
2. Rinse thoroughly. Pat with a towel and air dry
completely before use.
3. Inspect all parts for damage or wear;
replace if necessary.
Cleaning the Headgear
The headgear should be cleaned weekly by
hand or machine wash in the gentle cycle.
Lay the headgear flat or line dry. Do not place
the headgear into the dryer.
Dishwasher Instructions
1. Remove the headgear. Do not wash the
headgear in the dishwasher.
2. Separate the cushion and the faceplate and
wash in the top shelf of the dishwasher.
Caution: Use liquid dishwashing detergent only.
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Forehead support slots Forehead support slots
Forehead bracket
Forehead bracket
Forehead pad Forehead pad
StabilitySelector®
Exhalation Port Exhalation Port
Pick-off Port
Pick-off Port
(Do not block) (Do not block)
Entrainment Valve
Entrainment Valve
Swivel release
Swivel Release
(inside mask elbow) (inside mask elbow)
Quick Clip™
Swivel
Swivel
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To take off the mask and headgear first remove one or both Quick Clips from the
mask sockets. Grasp the body of the Quick Clip and gently pull the ball out of the
socket away from your face. After the Quick Clip is disengaged, slide the mask
over your head.
By using the Quick Clip to remove your mask, you'll be able to maintain your
mask and headgear adjustments from day-to-day.
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The mask elbow is equipped with a Tubing Quick Release. Simply squeeze the
quick release tabs and the blue swivel will disengage from the mask and come
loose with the tubing.
Home Care Providers:
If a nasogastric tube or similar device is in place, use an optional nasogastric tube sealing pad. Position the pad
so that its flat surface is against the user's face and the C-shaped opening surrounds the tube.
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The forehead pad will slide off and on the track of the
forehead pad bracket. The forehead pad is strong and
will stretch without tearing.
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Remove the Gel cushion by detaching the Comfort
Flap with its integrated retaining ring from the
faceplate. Do this by pressing on the faceplate tabs at
the bottom of the mask. Clean or discard the cushion
as necessary.
First, place the Gel cushion onto the faceplate. Then put the Comfort Flap over the Gel cushion and push
the retaining ring onto the faceplate until the connection tabs click into place. Gently tug on the cushion to
make sure all of the parts are securely in place.
Mask faceplate Gel Comfort Flap with
Mask faceplate Gel Comfort flap
with retaining
cushion cushion retaining ring
ring
Pad material closest to the
Pad material closest to the
forehead support arm
forehead support arm
Forehead
Forehead
pad tab
pad tab
Slot for headgear Slot for headgear
attachment
attachment
Forehead support
Forehead support
track for pad tab
track for pad tab
Forehead support arm
Forehead support arm
StabilitySelector®
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