Consumables; Ventilator Tips; Useful Contact Information - ResMed Astral 150 Information And User Manual For Qualified Professionals

Consumables:

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Antibacterial filter should be changed weekly at home – see local policy for hospital setting
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Air filter at the back of the ventilator should be checked weekly and changed monthly. Changed sooner
if needed.
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Breathing circuit should be changed weekly
NOTE: Please see equipment list for ordering information

Ventilator Tips:

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Allow a period for a ventilator to do it self test prior to connecting to the child
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Check the alarms prior to connecting the child to the ventilator.
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Good practice to perform the Learn Circuit within the last month.
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Ensure that you are in the correct programme as per individualize patient's plan.
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If 24-hour ventilation is required, the patient should have a back-up ventilator ensuring equal usage to
both ventilators.
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Lock the machine after the appropriate settings are entered to avoid accidental tampering.

Useful Contact Information

For further advice on the ResMed Astral 150 ventilator machine on the phone during week working hours:
ResMed (UK)
Registered address: 8 Wimpole Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9SP
Customer Services: 01235862997
Check your service agreement for your options.
V4: August 2018
For Review: August 2019
Author: LTV Team/JT
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