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CoughAssist User Guide 1 T able of C onTenTs Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3Warnings & Cautions ..........................................................................
Page 4 - ymbol; The following symbols appear on this device.
2 CoughAssist User Guide © 2008 Respironics, Inc. and its affiliates. All rights reserved. Respironics and CoughAssist are registered trademarks of Respironics, Inc., and its affiliates. s ymbol K ey The following symbols appear on this device. Follow Instructions for Use Canadian/US Certification F...
Page 5 - ntroductIon; nTended; This CoughAssist; onTraindiCaTions; considered before use.
CoughAssist User Guide 3 I ntroductIon i nTended u se For use on any patient unable to cough or clear secretions effectively due to reduced peak cough expiratory flow, resulting from high spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular deficits or severe fatigue associated with intrinsic lung disease. It may be...
Page 6 - arnIngs; arnings; Always check time and pressure settings before each treatment.
4 CoughAssist User Guide W arnIngs & c autIons Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. W arnings A warning indicates the possibility for injury to the user or the operator. • Always check time and pressure settings before each treatment. • Alway...
Page 7 - auTions; A caution indicates the possibility of damage to the device.
CoughAssist User Guide 5 C auTions A caution indicates the possibility of damage to the device. • Position the CoughAssist MI-E so that the air intake ports on the side and rear of the unit are not blocked. • Never operate the device unless a bacterial/viral filter is attached to the patient circuit...
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6 CoughAssist User Guide h oW To C onTaCT r espironiCs If you need to contact Respironics directly, call the Respironics Customer Service department at 1-800-345-6443 (U.S. and Canada only) or 1-724-387-4000. You can also use the following address: Respironics, Inc. 1001 Murry Ridge Lane Murrysville...
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8 CoughAssist User Guide Cm-3000, Cm-3200 - m anual m odel f ronT p anel C onTrols I tem s ymbol or W ord P urPose d escrIPtIon 1 PRESSURE Pressure: Varies the inhalation and exhalation pressures together (also see Inhale Pressure below). 2 EXHALE Exhale Phase Control Lever used to manually cycle th...
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CoughAssist User Guide 9 b aCK p anel C onTrols (a ll m odels ) 1. Cord Wrap/Breathing Hose Holder 2. Warning label with fuse information shown below. 3. Power Cord Receptacle: Securely connects the power cord to the receptacle. 4. Replacement fuse location 2 4 1 3 r eplaCemenT f uses Follow the det...
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10 CoughAssist User Guide a ccessorIes The following replacement accessories may be obtained from Respironics. For additional accessories visit www.respironics.com or http://coughassist.respironics.com CoughAssist MI-E Patient Circuit (Part No. 325-9217) The CoughAssist MI-E Patient Circuit consists...
Page 13 - PeratIng; niTial; the receptacle on the rear of the device. Run the
CoughAssist User Guide 11 o PeratIng P rocedure i niTial s eT - up 1. Install the power cord right angle connector to the receptacle on the rear of the device. Run the cord inside of the lower cord wrap to act as a strain relief. 2. Position the unit on a suitable surface within easy reach of the pa...
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12 CoughAssist User Guide d aIly u se CAUTION: This unit is designed for Intermittent Operation Only and not for continuous use. The device should not be cycled continuously for more than 5 minutes. After such time, the unit should either be turned off or left idling with the blower on for at least ...
Page 15 - reaTmenT; Attach a patient circuit to the unit and block the end of the hose.
CoughAssist User Guide 13 T reaTmenT WARNING: Always check the time and pressure settings before each treatment. Treatment usually consists of 4 or 5 coughing cycles in succession. The patient is then allowed to rest for 20 to 30 seconds, which helps avoid hyperventilation. The cycles can then be re...
Page 16 - ressure; secretion clearance. See the Warnings section of this guide.
14 CoughAssist User Guide p ressure a djusTmenT Each patient may require special settings for the maximum positive (inhalation) and negative (exhalation) pressures. For a patient using this device for the first time, it is advisable to begin with lower pressures, such as 10-15 cm H 2 O positive and ...
Page 17 - iming; depending on the patient’s preference.
CoughAssist User Guide 15 T iming a djusTmenT (a uTomaTiC m odels o nly ) If the device’s automatic feature is to be used, adjust the times as follows: 1. Each cough cycle consists of an inhalation phase, an exhalation phase and a pause phase, after which inhalation begins again. The time for each p...
Page 18 - reVentIVe; Keep the unit’s exterior clean.
16 CoughAssist User Guide P reVentIVe m aIntenance This device has been designed to provide virtually maintenance-free operation for extended periods of time. Sharp blows to the unit or dropping the unit are to be avoided. No routine maintenance is required. 1. Keep the unit’s exterior clean. 2. Che...
Page 19 - leanIng; xTernal; Do not sterilize the device with ethylene oxide gas or steam.; aTienT; using the device on a new patient.
CoughAssist User Guide 17 c leanIng e xTernal h ousing The exterior of the device may be washed with a mild detergent and water, or with a bactericidal cleaning solution such as 70% isopropyl alcohol. CAUTION: Do not sterilize the device with ethylene oxide gas or steam. p aTienT C irCuiT WARNING: D...
Page 20 - roubleshootIng; adjustment, the unit should be returned for servicing.; Slide both fuse holders out of the receptacle.
18 CoughAssist User Guide t roubleshootIng g uIde 1. Pressure Gauge Adjustment: If the pressure gauge does not return to zero when the device is turned off, it must be readjusted. Remove the adhesive cover over the pressure gauge zero adjust and turn the adjustment screw to “0” using a screwdriver. ...
Page 21 - PecIfIcatIons
CoughAssist User Guide 19 s PecIfIcatIons d ImensIons : 11.5 x 11 x 16.5 in. (29.2 x 27.9 x 41.9 cm) W eIght : CA-3000, CA-3200: 24 lbs. (11 kg.) CM-3000, CM-3200: 20.6 lbs. (9.3 kg.) o PeratIon t ransPort & s torage t emPerature : 50° to 104° F (10° to 40° C) -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C) h umI...
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20 CoughAssist User Guide Equipment Classification Per IEC 60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment, General Requirements for Safety, the device is classified as follows: • Class I Equipment • Type BF Applied Part • IPX0: Ordinary protection against ingress of liquid. This device is not suitable for us...
Page 23 - WarnIng; emc I; nformatIon
CoughAssist User Guide 21 cautIons • Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in the Accompanying Documents (see below). • Portable and mobile RF Commu...
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CoughAssist User Guide 23 l ImIted W arranty Respironics, Inc. (“Respironics”) warrants that for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale by Respironics to the dealer, the CoughAssist MI-E system shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform in accordance with the pr...
