ResMed Astral Series Handbook
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- Page 1 Breathe easier Your Astral care handbook ResMed.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Getting started: Astral components 4 – 5 Using your ventilator 6 – 7 Enhanced access features 8 – 11 Alarms 12 – 13 Cleaning and maintenance 14 – 15 Traveling with your ventilator 16 – 20 Your Astral care handbook | ResMed... -
Page 4: Introduction To Your Ventilator
Introduction to your ventilator When life brings unexpected changes, the ResMed Astral ventilator is ™ designed to give you greater freedom, mobility and peace of mind. You and your caregiver can feel well-prepared to leave home with an advanced life support ventilator by your side. With innovative technologies, Astral helps provide simplified and personalized ventilation. -
Page 5: Indications For Use
• pathologically low blood pressure, particularly if associated with intravascular volume depletion • cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery or trauma For additional information, refer to the Astral User Guide or contact your care provider. Your Astral care handbook | ResMed... -
Page 6: Getting Started: Astral Components
Ensure that the Vent. Input indicator illuminates. © The RCM can only be connected to one compatible ResMed ventilation device at a time. If you’ve received a RCM and need more information, refer to your RCM User Guide or contact your home... -
Page 7: The Astral Device
THE ASTRAL DEVICE 1. Adapter port 2. Handle 3. Inspiratory port (to patient) 4. Mini USB connector for ResMed Connectivity Module (RCM) 5. DC power inlet 6. Device on/off push button 7 . SpO Sensor connector 8. Low flow oxygen input 9. -
Page 8: Using Your Ventilator
THE ASTRAL DEVICE INTERFACE 1. Touchscreen 2. Power source indicators • AC (main power supply) • DC (external battery, car accessory adapter or ResMed Power Station II) • Internal battery 3. Therapy on/off indicator • Device ready Constant green display when not ventilating. -
Page 9: Powering Off The Device
Note: While the device remains connected to external main at the back of the device and follow the on-screen power, the internal battery continues to charge. prompts. To ensure the device is fully powered down, touch the screen. Your Astral care handbook | ResMed... -
Page 10: Enhanced Access Features
Enhanced access features Astral includes enhanced access features to help make using your ventilation therapy easy and convenient. BIG BUTTONS MODE The Astral device offers a Big buttons mode for easier usability and accessibility, which can be used to start and stop ventilation, as well as to mute alarms. -
Page 11: Starting And Stopping Ventilation
To manually lock the touchscreen, from the Information bar press . When the touchscreen is locked, the button is highlighted orange. To unlock the touchscreen, touch the screen anywhere and follow the on-screen prompts. Your Astral care handbook | ResMed... - Page 12 Enhanced access features (continued) Astral features various treatment programs that can be configured by your clinician for your individual needs. PROGRAMS The Astral device comes with one standard active program. To change between programs: Your clinician can configure up to three additional programs 1.
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Page 13: Manual Breath Feature
Sigh Breath. To turn the Sigh Alert on or off: 1. From the Setup menu, select Settings. 2. Set Sigh Alert on or off. 3. Press Apply to proceed with the change. Your Astral care handbook | ResMed... -
Page 14: Alarms
Astral is designed to help monitor your ventilation therapy and notify you or your caregiver when something needs attention. AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALERTS If you have a ResMed Connectivity Module (RCM), your homecare clinician will have remote access to your alarm logs to assist you with troubleshooting in the event of an alarm. - Page 15 For ventilator-dependent patients, always have alternative ventilation equipment available, such as a back-up ventilator, manual resuscitator or similar device. Note: Refer to the user guide for alarm troubleshooting. Your Astral care handbook | ResMed...
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Page 16: Cleaning And Maintenance
Note: Dusty or smoky environments may affect ensure effective therapy is delivered. Your homecare provider device performance. will alert you when those services are due and assist you through that process. Astral device repairs and servicing should only be completed through ResMed authorized service centers. -
Page 17: Replacing The Air Filter
5. Insert the air filter and cover back into the device. 6. Turn in a clockwise direction to secure in place. Caution Do not wash the air filter. The air filter is not washable or reusable. Your Astral care handbook | ResMed... -
Page 18: Traveling With Your Ventilator
The Astral device should not be operated while in the Carry Refer them to the following statement: Bag it was packaged in. To ventilate while traveling, use the ResMed confirms that the Astral device meets the Federal Mobility Bag or SlimFit Mobility bag. Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements (RTCA/DO-160, section 21, category M) for all phases of air travel. - Page 19 Make sure your travel companion or designated equipment provider for details. caregiver understands how to operate your ventilator and is prepared to make any necessary adjustments. Your Astral care handbook | ResMed...
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Page 20: Power Management
Traveling with your ventilator (continued) The Astral External Battery is designed to help make traveling with your ventilator easier. POWER MANAGEMENT How to connect the Astral External Battery When connected and fully charged, the Astral External Battery is intended to provide your ventilator with eight hours of power during typical use. - Page 21 Your Astral care handbook | ResMed...
- Page 22 By airplane: Follow these steps to help ensure an easy flight to bring documentation that your ventilator is approved for with your ventilator. travel. Download a travel compliance letter for all ResMed devices that are FAA-compliant at: https://www.resmed. 1. Contact the airline in advance. Call the airline directly or...
- Page 24 Distributed by ResMed Corp, 9001 Spectrum Center Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92123 USA. (858) 836-5000 or (800) 424-0737 (toll-free). See ResMed.com for other ResMed locations worldwide. AirView and Astral are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the ResMed family of companies. Specifications may change without notice. For patent and other intellectual property information, see ResMed.com/ip.
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