Breathing Circuit Overview - Respironics REMstar Auto M Series system User Manual

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Accessory Module
Air Outlet
Flex Button
Display Screen
Filter Area
Medical Equipment Note
Power Inlet
Ramp Button
Start/Stop Button
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The patient breathing circuit, shown in Figure 1–4, consists of the following:
• Circuit tubing to deliver air from the device to your interface (e.g., mask)
• A mask or other patient interface device to deliver the prescribed pressure to your nose or
nose and mouth, depending on which interface has been prescribed for you
• An exhalation device to vent exhaled air from the circuit
Note:
The exhalation port may be part of the interface or may be part of a separate
exhalation device, but is required to minimize the potential for CO
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If applicable, insert the optional accessory card here.
Connect the flexible tubing here.
This button allows you to change the Flex comfort setting, if
Flex is prescribed for you. See Chapter 4 for more information
about Flex.
Shows therapy settings, patient data, instructions, and error
messages.
A reusable, gray foam filter must be placed in the filter area to
screen out normal household dust and pollens. An optional,
white ultra-fine filter can also be used for more complete
filtration of very fine particles.
For ease at airport security stations, there is a note on the bot-
tom of the device stating that it is medical equipment. It may
help if you also take this manual with you when you travel.
Connect the power cord here.
This button starts or restarts the ramp cycle.
This button starts or stops the airflow.
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Exhalation
Circuit with Separate
Exhalation Device
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Patient Interface
Device
Exhalation
Port
Circuit
Tubing
Circuit with Mask with
Integrated Exhalation Port
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Connector
Flexible
Tubing
Connector
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