Transcend CPAP User Manual - Direct Home Medical

IntroductionThe Transcend Sleep Apnea Therapy System (Transcend) provides positive airwaypressure to users in the range of 4 to 20 cmH 2 O as prescribed by the clinician. Buttonsand LED lights facilitate control and provide operational feedback. A DC power jack and aUSB port are also incorporated into Transcend.Indications for useThe Transcend Sleep Apnea Therapy System provides positive airway pressure fortreatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults weighing over 66 pounds (30 kg).The device is intended for home and hospital/institutional use.ContraindicationsTranscend is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions:• Bullous lung disease• Pathologically low blood pressure• Pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum.• Pneumocephalus has been reported in some users using nasal PAP.Caution should be used when prescribing PAP for susceptible users such as those with anyof these conditions:• Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) leaks• Abnormalities of the cribriform plate• A prior history of head trauma• PneumocephalusPrecautions for useThis section describes the warnings and cautions associated with use of the TranscendSleep Apnea Therapy System. The following guidelines apply to this document:WarningIndicates the possibility of serious injury or death to yourself or others.CautionIndicates the possibility of minor injury or damage to the equipment.