Adding Supplemental Oxygen; Starting Therapy Using Oxygen; Stopping Therapy Using Oxygen - ResMed Stellar 150 Clinical Manual

Adding supplemental oxygen

WARNING
Oxygen flow must be turned off when the device is not operating, so that unused
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oxygen does not accumulate within the device and create a risk of fire.
ResMed strongly recommends adding oxygen into Stellar's oxygen inlet at the rear of
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the device. Entraining oxygen elsewhere, ie into the breathing system via a side port or
at the mask, has potential to impair triggering and accuracy of therapy/monitoring and
alarms (eg, High Leak alarm, Non-vented mask alarm). If used in this way, therapy and
alarm operation must be verified each time oxygen flow is adjusted.
Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen must not be used while smoking or in the
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presence of an open flame. Only use oxygen supply in well-ventilated rooms.
The breathing system and the oxygen source must be kept at a minimum distance of
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6' 6" (2 m) away from any sources of ignition (eg, electrical devices).
Use only certified, clean oxygen sources.
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Oxygen must not be used while the device is being operated within the mobility bag.
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Note: Up to 30 L/min at maximum oxygen pressure of 50 mbar (0.73 psi) can be added.

Starting therapy using oxygen

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Fit the oxygen connector to the oxygen inlet of the device.
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Attach the other end of the oxygen supply tubing to the oxygen supply.
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Press to start treatment.
Ensure you complete titration with the same circuit configuration that the patient will be using
at home.
4
Turn on oxygen.

Stopping therapy using oxygen

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Turn off oxygen.
2
Press to stop treatment.
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Press spring to release
connection after use
Oxygen
supply
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