PHILIPS Respironics REMstar - User Manual

Set-up guide
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Getting started
Settings
Pressure adjustments
Blower hours
Data reset
Usage statistics
REMstar
Pressure adjustments
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Usage statistics Blower hours Data reset
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This guide contains abstracted information from the user and provider manuals.
Please refer to the latest manuals for complete set-up information regarding the
REMstar SE device, including warnings, cautions and contraindications.
Normal pressure
adjustment
Therapeutic pressure can be set
from 4 to 20cmH
2
O.
Usage statistics can be
displayed.
Patients can view their 7 and
30 day average usage, as well
as the total therapy hours.
To view the Blower Hours screen, highlight the Therapy Hours
7
30
icon while the device is in standby. Then press and hold both the Left
navigation button and the Select button for 5 seconds. The
device will then scroll the blower hours in 2 screens (see below). It will
cycle through these screens ve times before returning to standby.
Display Description
_XX Where XX is the rst 2 digits of the 5 digit number for
the total blower hours
XXX Where XXX is the last 3 digits of the 5 digit number for
the total blower hours
Example: If the device used 1,582 total blower hours, the rst screen
would display ‘_01’ and the second screen would display ‘582’.
Data reset for multiple users
While the device is in Provider mode and Therapy Hours icon
7
30
is selected, press and hold both the Ramp button and the
Right navigation button on the device for 5 seconds.
The device will count down from 5 to 0 and then erase the therapy
hours. The device will reboot once the therapy hours are reset.
Fine pressure
adjustment
When needed, the therapeutic
pressure can be calibrated
with this setting. To calibrate,
connect a manometer to the
patient tubing.
cm
H
2
O
7
7
7
30
1
2
1
3
Therapy hours icon
Left button
Select button
3
2
1
2
Ramp button
Right button
2
1
7
30
7
30
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Only medical professionals should adjust pressure settings.
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REMstar is registered trademark of Philips.

Summary

Getting Started

Accessing Provider Mode

Learn how to enter and exit Provider mode by pressing specific buttons for a set duration.

Settings

Humidifier Settings

Adjusts the humidifier in Classic mode, with settings ranging from 1 to 5.

Display Brightness Adjustment

Controls the screen brightness, offering levels from 0 to 3.

Altitude Adjustment

Configures altitude settings in 3 levels to optimize pressure based on elevation.

Ramp Feature Start Pressure

Sets the starting pressure for the Ramp feature, adjustable from 4 cmH2O to CPAP pressure.

Ramp Feature Duration

Configures the Ramp duration in minutes, from 0 to 45, or it may not display.

Tubing Type Selection

Selects the tubing type (15mm or 22mm) for compatibility with the device.

FLEX Pressure Relief Settings

Adjusts the FLEX pressure relief setting from 0 to 3, lockable by the provider.

Pressure Adjustments

Normal Pressure Adjustment

Sets the therapeutic pressure between 4 and 20 cmH2O for optimal treatment.

Fine Pressure Calibration

Calibrates therapeutic pressure using a manometer connected to patient tubing.

Usage Statistics

Viewing Usage Statistics

Allows patients to view 7-day and 30-day average usage and total therapy hours.

Blower Hours

Blower Hours Display

Shows how to access and interpret the total blower hours displayed in two screens.

Data Reset

Data Reset for Multiple Users

Resets therapy hours for multiple users by holding specific buttons in Provider mode.

PHILIPS Respironics REMstar Specifications

General

Pressure Range	4-20 cm H2O
Data Storage	SD Card
Device Type	CPAP
Ramp Time	0-45 minutes
Power Supply	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Therapy Modes	CPAP
Altitude Compensation	Automatic
Electrical Requirements	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Humidifier	Optional