ResMed CPAP S6 Clinician Manual page 20

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During operation, if the patient presses a delay button that has been disabled, it
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will activate the next enabled delay. For example, if the 20 minute delay has been
disabled, pressing the 20 minute delay button will activate the 10 minute delay. If
all the time delays have been disabled, pressing any of the delay buttons will start
the flow generator.
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ETTING THE
The Start Pressure is the pressure at which the flow generator starts when the
Delay Timer is used. To set the Start Pressure, you will need a reference
manometer with a range of 0 to 22 cmH
a sensor tube (2.5 or 3 mm internal diameter) and a standard Luer taper fitting.
1. Assemble the flow generator as the patient would normally use it, complete
2. Turn on the flow generator to allow the unit to warm up. If the motor does
3. While the unit is warming up, remove the plug from one of the access ports
4. When the motor has been running for 15 minutes, press the Stop button to stop
5. Connect the mask system to the air tubing.
6. Hold down the 5 minute and 20 minute buttons while you turn on the main
7. If you do not have a blind Bubble Cushion, or are using the Mirage Mask,
8. Read the pressure on the manometer. To adjust the Start Pressure, use the 5
9. Press the Stop button to revert to normal operating mode.
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TART RESSURE
with air tubing, but do not connect the mask system. Connect all accessories
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Stop (Elite model only) is disabled (see Figure 2, Setting the Treatment
Pressure, on page 13).
not start running, press the Start button to start the flow. Let the flow
generator warm up for 15 minutes.
on the mask and insert the Luer taper end of the sensor tube. The other end
of the sensor tube should be fitted to the manometer. If you have a blind
Bubble Cushion, attach it to the mask.
the flow and turn off the main power switch at the rear of the flow generator.
In the case of the ResMed CPAP S6 Lightweight with a fixed power cord, you
will need to unplug the power cord from the power outlet to do this.
power switch at the rear of the flow generator. In the case of the ResMed
CPAP S6 Lightweight with a fixed power cord, you will need to plug the
power cord back into the power outlet. Keep the buttons pressed until the 5
minute and 20 minute buttons illuminate. The motor will start running and
will build up to the current Start Pressure setting.
you will need to block the opening of the mask with the palm of your hand
(however, be careful not to block the mask vent).
minute button to decrease pressure and the 10 minute button to increase
pressure. If you wish to set the Start Pressure to 4.0 cmH
button.
Remember to replace the plug in the access port of the mask.
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