Philips RESPIRONICS AF811 SE Mode D'emploi page 3

Cleaning Instructions
1. Hand wash the mask in warm water with a mild dishwashing detergent.
Caution: Use a mild liquid dishwashing detergent only. Do not use bleach, alcohol,
or cleaning solutions containing bleach or alcohol, or cleaning solutions containing
conditioners or moisturizers.
2. Rinse thoroughly and air dry completely before use.
Achieving the Right Fit
1. Hold the mask lightly against the patient's face and slide the
CapStrap headgear over their head. Connect the ball-and-socket
swivel clips after the headgear is in position with the headgear tabs
facing outward.
2. Adjust the position of the forehead arm to ensure minimal mask
contact pressure on the nasal bridge while achieving minimal mask
cushion leak (Figure 2).
• The lowest position provides the highest contact pressure at the
bridge of the nose and provides the best mask cushion seal.
• The highest position provides the lowest contact pressure at the
bridge of the nose and provides lower mask cushion seal.
3. Connect the separate exhalation device to the blue standard elbow (SE).
4. Connect the tubing that is included with the device to the exhalation device.
5. Unfasten the headgear tabs on the top strap of the CapStrap and gradually adjust to
ensure the mask is tight enough to achieve minimal mask cushion leak and a comfortable
fit. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Unfasten the headgear tabs at the swivel clips and gradually
adjust to ensure the mask is tight enough to achieve minimal mask cushion leak and a
comfortable fit. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
6. Turn on the noninvasive ventilator. Instruct the patient to breathe normally.
7. Make final adjustments to all adjustment points to manage leaks and to provide
a comfortable fit.
Notes:
• Re-adjust the strap tension if leaks occur as the patient's position changes.
• Do not overtighten the straps. Overtightening can cause or worsen leaks.
Connecting and Disconnecting the Headgear
The CapStrap headgear design provides the opportunity for greater
headgear positioning and comfort. This mask can also be used with the Four
Point Headstrap with swivel clips (REF 1015788).
Removing the CapStrap Headgear
First, undo the bottom swivel clips by pulling the ball out
and away from the socket (Figure 3). Next, gently twist the
CapStrap hook (H) so that it disconnects from the forehead
support bracket.
Replacing the CapStrap Headgear
Press the CapStrap hook (H) into the back of the slot on
the forehead support bracket and press until they snap
together (Figure 4). On the lower straps, press the balls of
the swivel clips into the sockets on the faceplate.
Removing the Four Point Headstrap
First, undo the bottom swivel clips by pulling the ball out and away from the
socket. Next, open the headgear tabs and pull them out of the slots on the
forehead support arm.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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