The Astral system
Patient circuit accessories
The following patient circuit accessories are available for use with the Astral device:
Humidifier
Heat Moisture Exchange (HME)
Antibacterial filter
For information on attaching and using patient circuit accessories, see Attaching patient circuit
accessories (see page 42).
Optional accessories
WARNING
The Astral device should only be used with accessories recommended by ResMed.
Connection of other accessories could result in patient injury or damage to the device.
The Astral device is compatible with a range of accessories as follows:
ResMed External Battery
Astral DC adapter
Astral Mobility Bag
ResMed Hospital Trolley
ResMed Remote Alarm II
Pulse Oximeter
Astral Desktop stand.
Power supplies
In addition to the internal battery and mains power sources, the Astral device can be powered
from the following sources:
ResMed External Battery
Astral DC adapter.
Astral Mobility bag
The Astral Mobility Bag offers extra protection to the Astral device and enables patients to easily
transport the device while ventilating. The bag may be carried by hand, worn as a backpack or
attached to a wheelchair.
The bag holds the Astral device, optional battery pack and an Astral power supply unit.
ResMed Hospital Trolley
The ResMed Hospital Trolley is designed to hold and move compatible ResMed ventilators and
accessories between points of therapy in the hospital and limited care facilities. For further
information, see the Hospital Trolley user guide.
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