ResMed AirCurve 10 ST-A Clinical Guide

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Contents
Welcome ................................................................................................................................... 1
Indications for use ................................................................................................................ 1
AirCurve 10 ST-A ........................................................................................................... 1
Contraindications.................................................................................................................. 1
Adverse effects .................................................................................................................... 1
At a glance ................................................................................................................................ 2
About your device ................................................................................................................ 3
About the control panel ........................................................................................................... 4
Therapy information................................................................................................................. 5
CPAP mode.......................................................................................................................... 5
Bilevel modes ...................................................................................................................... 5
S (Spontaneous) mode ................................................................................................... 5
ST (Spontaneous/Timed) mode ...................................................................................... 5
T (Timed) mode .............................................................................................................. 5
PAC (Pressure Assist Control) mode .............................................................................. 5
iVAPS (intelligent Volume Assured Pressure Support) mode .......................................... 5
More about iVAPS ................................................................................................................ 8
Target alveolar ventilation .............................................................................................. 9
intelligent Backup Rate (iBR) ................................................................................................ 9
Triggering and cycling ........................................................................................................ 10
TiControl - Inspiratory time control ..................................................................................... 11
Rise time adjustment ......................................................................................................... 12
Leak management with VSync ........................................................................................... 12
Comfort features ..................................................................................................................... 12
Ramp ................................................................................................................................. 12
Ramp Down ....................................................................................................................... 13
Climate Control .................................................................................................................. 13
Climate Control Auto .................................................................................................... 13
Climate Control Manual ................................................................................................ 14
Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Supplemental oxygen ......................................................................................................... 16
Antibacterial filters ............................................................................................................. 16
Accessing and exiting the Clinical Menu............................................................................... 16
Adjusting the clinical settings ............................................................................................. 17
Setting the date and time ............................................................................................. 18
QuickNav ........................................................................................................................... 18
Settings menu .................................................................................................................... 18
Therapy ........................................................................................................................ 18
Comfort ....................................................................................................................... 20
Accessories ................................................................................................................. 21
Alarms ......................................................................................................................... 21
Options ........................................................................................................................ 22
Configuration ............................................................................................................... 22
Configuring iVAPS .............................................................................................................. 23
Using Learn Targets ..................................................................................................... 23
Entering the target values manually ............................................................................. 24
Working with alarms .............................................................................................................. 24
Muting activated alarms ..................................................................................................... 24
Viewing the alarms ............................................................................................................. 25

ResMed AirCurve 10 ST-A Specifications

General

Brand	ResMed
Model	AirCurve 10 ST-A
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English