ResMed Astral Quick Manual

ResMed Astral Quick Manual

Quick guide to initiate invasive ventilation
Hide thumbs Also See for Astral:

Advertisement

Quick Links

Quick guide to initiate
Invasive Ventilation
in (A)CV with Astral
Covid19 epidemic period
23/03/2020

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Astral and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for ResMed Astral

  • Page 1 Quick guide to initiate Invasive Ventilation in (A)CV with Astral Covid19 epidemic period 23/03/2020...
  • Page 2 • This guide is not conceived as a settings recommendation • For additional information, please refer to the Astral user guide and the instructions for any other devices that are included in the circuit | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 3 Double limb circuit assembly • Use the double limb circuit adapter | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 4 Example of Double limb circuit assembly Antibacterial/Antiviral filter/HEPA Heat Moisture Exchange (HME) Antibacterial/Antiviral filter/HEPA HEPA: high-efficiency particulate air | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 5: Accessing Clinical Mode

    20 minutes of inactivity, or • Unlimited—the device will remain unlocked until powered off or manually locked. | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 6: Using The Setup Assistant

    Select Setup Assistant and press Start • A warning message will display. Select Continue NB: This procedure will reset ventilation and alarms settings | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 7 Select the Patient type and Circuit type | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 8 Learn Circuit Select the interface type: Mask * Oxygen flow must be turn off during the Learn Circuit procedure | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 9 When changing the circuit configuration 2 paths: • Setup Assistant for a new patient • Circuit for a patient already being ventilated | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 10 Learn Circuit Results | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 11 Select Interface Type • Both for Tracheal or Endotracheal tube with inflated cuff | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 12 • Press to start ventilation • To stop ventilation press and hold If oxygen is connected, turn off the oxygen | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 13 • 2 types: • Pressure trigger from Very High Very Low sensitivity • Flow trigger from 0.5 to 15 l/min | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 14 Flow Shape settings • The Astral device supports four flow shape settings: 100% (Constant) | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 15 • Flow setting: • Adult: from 10 to 120 l/min • Pediatric: from 5 to 60 l/min | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 16 Display the Alarms menu to view/update the individual thresholds for each alarm to trigger • Real-time values are displayed between the upper and lower thresholds | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 17 Accessing the Alarms Menu (Alarm 3, Apnoea response and Disconnection alarm) | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 18: Setting The Alarm Volume

    Setting the Alarm Volume • The volume level of the Astral device can be set from one to five (with five being the loudest and the default being three) • Alarm volume cannot be adjusted separately for individual alarms. Adjusting the alarm volume will change the volume of all alarms, independent of alarm priority level •...
  • Page 19: Adding Supplemental Oxygen

    Adding supplemental oxygen • The Astral device is designed to be compatible with levels of supplemental oxygen up to 30 L/min • At a fixed rate of supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled oxygen concentration will vary depending on the Ventilation mode and settings, patient breathing pattern, mask selection, and leak rate | ©...
  • Page 20 Turn on oxygen and adjust (at the oxygen supply) to the prescribed flow rate or FiO2 level Turn off oxygen when you stop ventilation | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 21 30 L/min supplemental O More than 80% FiO can be achieve with additional 15 L/Min supplemental O | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 22 Monitoring the delivered FiO with oxygen sensor | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 23 • The oxygen sensor is a standard inclusion on the Astral 150 (hospital) and an optional accessory on the Astral 150 and 100 for homecare. The sensor measures the average of percentage of oxygen delivered to the circuit through the inspiratory limb •...
  • Page 24: Replacing The Oxygen Sensor

    Replacing the oxygen sensor | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...
  • Page 25 Mentions & disclaimer 24/03/20 COVID-19 Quick guide to initiate Invasive Ventilation in (A)CV with Astral This document is based on information available at the time of publication Document No: 110226. Copyright ResMed | © 2020 ResMed. 24/03/20 - COVID-19 - This document is based on information available at the time of publication...

Table of Contents