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    GoodKnight ® 420G Patient Manual Ref. : M-139DFU02-10 Revision C[...]

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    Revision C ii GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual List of Patient Manual revisions GoodKnight ® 420G The pages below are included in the American version of the GoodKnight ® 420G patient manual Ref. M-139DFU02-10 revision C. Current pages Revision Cover C List of revisions C Table of contents A Introduction A 1 – 8 ; 11 – 20 A 9–10 ; 21 B 22 C[...]

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    Revision C GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual iii The Puritain Bennett GoodKnight ® 420G device ( GK 420G) is intended for treating patients with Sleep Disordered Breathing including Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS). The main characteristic of this pathology is the occurrence of multiple respiratory events caused by contraction of the upper a[...]

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    Revision A GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual v TABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE ST ARTING ............................................................................................................................................................ 1 S AFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................................[...]

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    Revision A GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual 1 BEFORE ST AR TING Safety instructions In order to ensure that you use your GoodKnight 420G device safely and efficiently, please read all the information contained in this operating manua l. Please pay special attention to the passages preceded by the following terms: WARNING Means that there is a dange[...]

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    Revision A 2 GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual Indications for use The GoodKnight 420G device is indicated for use in the tr eatment of obstructive respiratory sleep disorders, particularly Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in spontaneously breathing patients weighing over 30 kg (66 lb) within a homecare environment. Precautions for use The GoodKnight 4[...]

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    Revision A GoodKnight 420G - Patient manual 3 Checking the components In order to be able to use the GoodKnight 420G with its specific electrical power supply, you must have at least the following items: • A patient tubing. • A nasal mask (often called an “ interface ”) with all its fastening accessories as specified in the instructions for[...]

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    Revision A 4 GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE The GoodKnight 420G is powered from an external power supply and equipped with specific accessories. The device is described below. See figures 2, 3 and 4 on page 5. 1. Display Allows you to visualise different information such as the pressure delivered, the settings o f the de[...]

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    Revision A GoodKnight 420G - Patient manual 5 The items in the Figures below are described on page 4. Figure 2 – Top view Figure 3 – General view Figure 4 – Rear view 1 2 3 4 6 7 5[...]

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    Revision A GoodKnight 420G - Patient manual 7 INST ALLA TION This chapter shows you how to connect the various accessories and cables to your device. Before beginning the installation, please check your device and its accessories, by referring to the chapter on “Checking the components”. (See page 3). CAUTION In general, place the device on a s[...]

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    Revision A 8 GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual Fitting an oxygen adaptor Substitute the following step for step 1 of the standard installation procedure: • Connect the oxygen adaptor onto the device’s outlet connector and connect the other end of the adaptor onto the nozzle of the patient tubing. Figure 6 – Connecting the oxy gen adaptor to th[...]

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    Revision B GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual 9 Installing a humidifier Please refer to the humidifier user instructions fo r your for further information on its preparation and safety precautions. WARNING The humidifier must be filled before being connected to the device. CAUTION In order to avoid water damage, make sure that th e humidifier is alwa[...]

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    Revision B 10 GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual Installing an external battery The GoodKnight 420G can be powered by a 12-Volt car battery by using a special cable provided for this purpose. The device can be used for 8 hours at least with a fully charged car battery in normal operation conditions. CAUTION • Do not use any battery power cable othe[...]

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    Revision A GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual 11 USE This chapter shows you how to use th e device after installing it as described in the previous chapter. It also shows you how to use th e pressure increase (ramp) function and how to access information on settings (you will not be able to alter these settings, but only view them). WARNING In the se[...]

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    Revision A 12 GoodKnight 420G - Manuel patient WARNINGS • When the device is in operation mode, check that it delivers an airflow. If no airflow is felt, turn off the device and contact the service provider. • At lower CPAP pressures, the flow through the exhalation port may be inadequate to clear all exhaled gas from the hose. Some rebreathing[...]

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    Revision A GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual 13 You have to press this button the number of times required for displaying the screen below: 4.0 cmH 2 O v P The pressure value can then be changed by using the ON/OFF and Ramp keys. The ramp function enables you to make the rise in pressure progressive. Thus, the pressure level is low at the start of t[...]

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    Revision A 14 GoodKnight 420G - Manuel patient Accessing information on the device The display enables you to view the diffe rent information on the settings of the GoodKnight 420G . (Refer to reference 1 in Figure 2, page 5). The setting information is accessible whether the de vice is on standby or in operation. For this, just press the Informati[...]

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    Revision A GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual 15 In this case, the display again shows one of the following two screens indica ting the status of your device (the values are given as examples). 17:34  8.0 cmH 2 O 1 The device is on standby. The device is running. NOTE Exit from the parameter setting m enu takes place automatically when you do not [...]

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    Revision A GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual 17 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS In order to ensure that you use your GoodKnight 420G , safely and efficiently, please observe the maintenance instructions specified below. GoodKnight 420G The hard plastic case protecting the internal com ponents of the device does not require any special maintena[...]

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    Revision A 18 GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual Nasal mask Please refer to the instructions for use that were sent to you with your nasal mask. Humidifier Please refer to the instructions for use that were sent to you with your humidifier. Oxygen adaptor Please refer to the instructions for use that were sent to you with the oxygen adaptor.[...]

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    Revision A GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual 19 TROUBLE-SHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTION Discomfort due to a feeling of the pressure being too high. Pressure of the GoodKnight 420G . Adapting to the nasal pressure takes a while. Try to use the pressure increase ramp when you go to sleep (see the chapter « Using the ramp » page 12). Relax[...]

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    Revision A 20 GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTION Recurrence of the first symp toms of s le ep apnea syndrome. The GoodKnight 420G is not set to the correct pressure or is not operating correctly. Your physical condition or your pressure needs have changed. Ask your home care provider to check the operation of the GK [...]

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    Revision B GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual 21 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Device performance Pressure range of the GoodKnight 420G: 4 cmH 2 O to 20 cm H 2 O ± 1 cmH 2 O adjustable by increments of 0.5 cmH 2 O Maximum achievable pressure at the patient connection port under single fault condition: 24 cmH 2 O Ramp time: 0 to 30 minutes ± 1 minute de[...]

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    Revision C 22 GoodKnight 420G - Patient Manual Electrical characteristics of the power supply module Input voltage: 100 – 240 VAC (-10%, +10%), 50 / 60 Hz ( ± 1 Hz) Input current: 550 mA (Egston), 600 mA (Anam). Class II power supply: Output voltage: 13 V – 1.85 A (Egston) / 12 V – 2 A (Anam). Power supply provided with the device: Egston N2[...]

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    Corporate Headquarters: Nellcor Puritan Bennett Incorporated 4280 Hacienda Dr. Pleasanton, CA 94588-8604 Tel. +1 (925) 463-4000 Fax : +1 (925) 463-4420 Made in France by: Mallinckrodt Développement France Parc d’activités du bois St-Julien 10, Allée Pelletier-Doisy F – 54601 VILLERS-LES-NANCY CEDEX Telephone : (33) 3.83.44.85.00 Fax : (33) 3[...]