Multi-Patient Use - ResMed Astral Series Clinical Manual

Multi-patient use

WARNING
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To prevent the risk of cross-contamination, an antibacterial filter, placed on the inspiratory port
is mandatory if the device is to be used on multiple patients as under some fault conditions,
expired gas may be returned through the inspiratory port.
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The expiratory module, internal antibacterial filter, expiratory flow sensor and blue membrane
come into contact with exhaled gases but do not form part of the inspiratory pathway.
In addition to the cleaning and maintenance instructions for single patient use, you must perform the
following before the device is provided to a new patient.
Component
Device
Double limb adapter (used with Double limb circuits)
Mask
Patient circuits
Humidifier
Internal battery
Cleaning/ Maintenance method
Refer to Cleaning and maintenance (see page 130).
For general hygiene the Double limb adapter should be replaced or
protected with an antibacterial filter.
Masks should be reprocessed when used between patients. Refer
to the User guide provided with the mask in use.
Replace or sterilise. Refer to the manufacturer's recommended
cleaning instructions.
Refer to the User Guide provided with the humidifier in use.
Check the charge level by removing the external power and
operating the device on internal battery for a minimum of ten
minutes. Review the remaining battery capacity and restore
external power.
Cleaning and maintenance
English 131