Air Liquide Respireo SOFT Baby Manuel D'utilisation page 13

instructions0only. No other instructions are applicable.
2.11 Some of the components of the mask are small enough
to be swallowedby children and must never be left
unattended. An adult must always be present.
3 - COMPONENTS OF THE MASK (Fig.A)
(a) Main body: frame (1), cushion (2), forehead rest (3);
(b) Tube assembly: elbow (4), tube (5), swivel fitting (6), cap (7);
(c) Headgear.
4 - HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE MASK (Fig. B-C)
Connect the tube assembly (b) by inserting the sphere on the
elbow fitting (4) in the slot in the main body (a), as shown in
Fig. B1.
The instructions on how to use the mask depend on the chosen
configuration (WITH or WITHOUT the forehead rest). Refer to
the relevant subsection:
4.1 – Using the mask WITH the forehead rest (3)
4.2 – Using the mask WITHOUT the forehead rest (3)
4.1 USING THE MASK WITH THE FOREHEAD REST (FIG.
B2)
4.1.1 Insert the three straps at the top of the headgear (c) in the
three slots in the forehead rest (3), as shown in Fig. B2. Then fasten
the straps.
4.1.2 Move on to Section HOW TO PUT THE MASK ON THE
CHILD.
4.2 USING THE MASK WITHOUT THE FOREHEAD REST
(FIG. C) (OPTION)
4.2.1 To remove the forehead rest (3), merely cut it off the main
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body (a) using a pair of scissors, as shown in Fig. C1.
N.B. Do not throw away the forehead rest (3). It will be required
later.
N.B. Once the forehead rest (3) has been cut off from the main
body (a), it cannot be reattached.
4.2.2 Take the cut-off forehead rest (3) and insert the central
strap at the top of the headgear (c) in the top slot, as shown
in Fig. C2.
4.2.3 Insert the side straps at the top of the headgear (c) in the
side slots, as shown in Fig. C3.
4.2.4 Insert the central strap at the top of the headgear (c) in
the slot at the top of the main body (a), as shown in Fig. C4.
Then fasten the strap.
5 - HOW TO PUT THE MASK ON THE CHILD (Fig.D)
5.1 Place the mask gently on the child's face, making sure the
cushion (2) fits snugly round the nose. Pull the headgear over
the child's head, as shown in Fig. D1.
5.2 Insert the loose lower straps of the headgear (c) in the side
slots in the main body (a), as shown in Fig. D2. Then tighten
the straps.
5.3 Position the headgear (c) comfortably on the child's head and
adjust all the straps, starting from the lower ones, as shown in
Fig. D3.
5.4 Connect the mask to the ventilator circuit (Fig. D4) Then
turn on the flow generator.
5.5 Readjust the lower straps if necessary to eliminate any
leaks, but make sure the mask is not too tight.
N.B. The lower straps only serve to hold the mask in position,
so they must be kept fairly loose.
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