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Intended Use
The NIPPY is intended to provide ventilation for non-dependent,
spontaneously breathing adult patients with respiratory insufficiency, or respiratory
failure.
The device can be used for treating patients non invasively, or for invasive use, with
the following interfaces;
•
Tracheostomy
•
Full Face Mask
•
Nasal Mask / Nasal Pillows
The device may be operated in the hospital or home environment.
IMPORTANT!
NIPPY must be prescribed by, and used only under the supervision of a
qualified physician.
This manual is only intended for clinical personnel, physicians and trained users who
require a working knowledge of the NIPPY .
Alarms must be tested before use and following a change of the breathing circuit as
described in the Alarms Conditions/Tests section.
It is the clinicians responsibility to ensure the device is always used with the
appropriate breathing circuit, to ensure sufficient CO
2
elimination. All care staff
should be trained to ensure that the location of this exhalation port is known and they
are aware that this must not be removed, covered or blocked at any time.
Batteries used for power fail back up must be kept in good condition and fully
charged at all times. See Battery care section of this manual.
