Philips DreamStation Go Instructions For Use Manual page 4

Cautions
A caution indicates the possibility of damage to the device.
• U.S. federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
• Do not place the humidifier directly onto carpet, fabric, or other flammable materials.
• Do not place the device in or on any container that can collect or hold water. Take precautions to protect furniture
from water damage.
• Do not fill the water tank above the maximum fill line. If the water tank is overfilled, water may leak into the
therapy device, humidifier, or onto your furniture. Damage to the humidifier or therapy device may occur.
• Philips Respironics recommends using room temperature distilled water, if available, to prevent mineral build up
on the humidifier tank base.
• Never use water from a biologically unsafe source such as a lake, river, stream, or well.
• Do not put any chemicals or additives into the water. Possible airway irritation or damage to the water tank may
result.
• Remove the tank, empty all water, and replace the empty tank before transporting the humidifier base.
• Do not attempt to fill the water tank while it is still inside the humidifier.
• To avoid spilling, do not disconnect the humidifier from the therapy device with water in the tank. Remove the
water tank from the humidifier before disconnecting the therapy device.
• Do not turn the humidifier on without the water tank installed. The Humidifier setting must be "0" (off) if there is
no water in the water tank.
• Do not move the humidifier while the water tank has water in it.
• Use a mild liquid dishwashing detergent only for either hand washing or when using a dishwasher.
• Only the hospital and institution cleaning procedures listed in this manual are recommended by Philips
Respironics. Use of other cleaning and disinfecting processes, not specified by Philips Respironics, may affect the
performance of the product.
Note
The DreamStation Go Heated Humidifier is specified for use with Philips Respironics DreamStation Go therapy
devices only.
Important
Read and understand the entire manual for your therapy device before attempting to use this humidifier.
Contraindications
Studies have shown that the following pre-existing conditions may contraindicate the use of CPAP therapy for some
patients:
• Bullous Lung Disease
• Pathologically Low Blood Pressure
• Bypassed Upper Airway
• Pneumothorax
• Pneumocephalus has been reported in a patient using nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. Caution should
be used when prescribing CPAP for susceptible patients such as those with: cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) leaks,
abnormalities of the cribriform plate, prior history of head trauma, and/or pneumocephalus. (Chest 1989; 96:1425-
1426)
The use of positive airway pressure therapy may be temporarily contraindicated if you exhibit signs of a sinus
or middle ear infection. Not for use with patients whose upper airways are bypassed. Contact your health care
professional if you have any questions concerning your therapy.
Refer to the instructions for use that accompanied your therapy device for any additional contraindications that may
be specific to the use of that device.
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