Table Of Contents - ResMed Astral Series User Manual

Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
Indications for use ............................................................................................................ 1
Clinical benefits ................................................................................................................ 1
Intended patient population/medical conditions ................................................................ 2
Contraindications .............................................................................................................. 2
Adverse effects ................................................................................................................ 2
General warnings and cautions ......................................................................................... 3
The Astral device ................................................................................................................. 5
The Astral device interface ............................................................................................... 6
Touch screen .................................................................................................................... 7
Information bar ................................................................................................................. 8
Menu bar .......................................................................................................................... 9
Bottom bar ....................................................................................................................... 9
Main screen ..................................................................................................................... 9
Pressure bar ................................................................................................................... 10
Using the Astral device ...................................................................................................... 11
Using the Astral device for the first time ........................................................................ 11
Powering on the device .................................................................................................. 12
Powering off the device ................................................................................................. 12
Enhanced access feature ............................................................................................... 13
Starting and stopping ventilation .................................................................................... 15
Locking and unlocking the touch screen ......................................................................... 15
Navigating the menus..................................................................................................... 16
Monitors menu ..................................................................................................................................16
Setup menu .......................................................................................................................................18
Alarms menu .....................................................................................................................................18
Information menu ..............................................................................................................................19
Device settings............................................................................................................... 19
Adjusting device settings ..................................................................................................................20
Programs ........................................................................................................................ 20
Manual Breath feature .................................................................................................... 21
Sigh Breath feature ........................................................................................................ 21
Travelling with the Astral device ..................................................................................... 22
Assembling patient circuits ............................................................................................... 22
Circuit options ................................................................................................................ 22
Fitting the circuit adapter ................................................................................................ 24
Connecting a single limb circuit with intentional leak ...................................................... 24
Connecting a single limb circuit for invasive use ...............................................................................25
Connecting a single limb circuit with expiratory valve ..................................................... 26
Connecting a double limb circuit (Astral 150 only) .......................................................... 28
Connecting a mouthpiece circuit .................................................................................... 29
Learn Circuit ................................................................................................................... 30