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ResMed Astral Problem Solving

ResMed Astral Problem Solving

Childs home ventilator
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Home Ventilator (Astral)
the Astral Ventilator

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  • Page 1 Problem Solving your Childs Home Ventilator (Astral) the Astral Ventilator...
  • Page 2 You’re already a good problem solver. It’s something you do every day with all sorts of things. Trouble shooting the Astral will get easier with experience but here are some general points: 1. Your child comes first. If you are having problems with equipment, always check your child is okay first.
  • Page 3 Problem Solving your Childs Ventilator General Problem Solving: a. Check the circuit setup – this is the most common cause of problems. Drain any water out of the circuit. If you use a double-limb circuit, check the circuit adaptor too. b.
  • Page 4 – check the blue membrane and sensor are pushed down flush with the enclosure. Learn circuit caution This may indicate the circuit being used is higher resistance than the Astral expects. This is still safe to use but discuss with your health team. Circuit fault Check the circuit for water, leaks or faults.
  • Page 5 Error code XXX Check on your child. Consider switching to alternative respiratory support. Contact your health team with the specific code. For further information see pages 65-72 of your Resmed Astral User Guide. Starship Respiratory Service LTV 7 Rev 2021...
  • Page 6 Problem Solving Overview Apparent emergency health or technical problem:  Check and maintain child’s safety  Use alternative means of respiratory support and/or call for help as appropriate  Consider whether this is a technical (equipment) or child health issue. Emergency child health issue Equipment / technical issue –...