ResMed Astral 100 Series - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
Indications for use ............................................................................................................ 1
Contraindications .............................................................................................................. 1
Adverse effects ................................................................................................................ 2
General warnings and cautions ......................................................................................... 2
The Astral device ................................................................................................................. 4
The Astral device interface ............................................................................................... 5
Touch screen .................................................................................................................... 6
Information bar ................................................................................................................. 7
Menu bar .......................................................................................................................... 8
Bottom bar ....................................................................................................................... 8
Main screen ..................................................................................................................... 9
Pressure bar ..................................................................................................................... 9
Using the Astral device ...................................................................................................... 10
Using the Astral device for the first time ........................................................................ 10
Powering on the device .................................................................................................. 11
Powering off the device ................................................................................................. 11
Enhanced access feature ............................................................................................... 12
Starting and stopping ventilation .................................................................................... 14
Locking and unlocking the touch screen ......................................................................... 15
Navigating the menus..................................................................................................... 15
Monitors menu ..................................................................................................................................15
Setup menu .......................................................................................................................................17
Alarms menu .....................................................................................................................................17
Information menu ..............................................................................................................................18
Device settings............................................................................................................... 18
Adjusting device settings ..................................................................................................................19
Programs ........................................................................................................................ 19
Manual Breath feature .................................................................................................... 20
Sigh Breath feature ........................................................................................................ 20
Travelling with the Astral device ..................................................................................... 21
Assembling patient circuits ............................................................................................... 21
Circuit options ................................................................................................................ 21
Fitting the circuit adapter ................................................................................................ 23
Connecting a single limb circuit with intentional leak ...................................................... 23
Connecting a single limb circuit for invasive use ...............................................................................24
Connecting a single limb circuit with expiratory valve ..................................................... 25
Connecting a double limb circuit (Astral 150 only) .......................................................... 27
Learn Circuit ................................................................................................................... 27
Accessories......................................................................................................................... 31
Power accessories ......................................................................................................... 31
Optional accessories ...................................................................................................... 31