ResMed Astral Series Clinical Guide

Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
Indications for use ............................................................................................................ 1
Contraindications .............................................................................................................. 1
Adverse effects ................................................................................................................ 1
General warnings and cautions ......................................................................................... 2
The Astral system ................................................................................................................ 4
The Astral device .............................................................................................................. 5
The Astral device interface ............................................................................................... 6
Touch screen .................................................................................................................... 7
Information bar ................................................................................................................. 8
Menu bar .......................................................................................................................... 9
Bottom bar ....................................................................................................................... 9
Main screen ..................................................................................................................... 9
Pressure bar ................................................................................................................... 10
Settings bar .................................................................................................................... 10
Circuits and patient interfaces ........................................................................................... 11
Patient circuit accessories ................................................................................................. 11
Power accessories.............................................................................................................. 11
Power supplies ............................................................................................................... 12
Astral External Battery .................................................................................................... 12
ResMed Power Station II (RPSII) .................................................................................... 12
Remote Alarm II ............................................................................................................. 12
Pulse oximeter ............................................................................................................... 12
Optional accessories .......................................................................................................... 13
Astral Mobility bag .......................................................................................................... 13
Astral SlimFit Mobility bag .............................................................................................. 13
ResMed Homecare Stand ..............................................................................................
13
Astral Table Stand .......................................................................................................... 13
Aerogen
®
nebuliser ......................................................................................................... 13
ResMed Connectivity Module (RCM) ............................................................................. 13
ResMed Connectivity Module Hospital (RCMH) ............................................................. 13
Using the Astral device ...................................................................................................... 14
Connecting to mains power............................................................................................ 14
Powering on the device .................................................................................................. 14
Powering off the device ................................................................................................. 15
Accessing Clinical mode ................................................................................................. 15
Using the Setup Assistant .............................................................................................. 16
Enhanced access feature ............................................................................................... 19
Starting and stopping ventilation .................................................................................... 20
Locking and unlocking the touch screen ......................................................................... 21

ResMed Astral Series Specifications

General

Type	Ventilator
Display	color LCD
Connectivity	USB
EPAP	0 to 25 cm H2O
Rise Time	Adjustable
PEEP	0 to 25 cm H2O
FiO2 Monitoring	Yes, with optional oxygen module
Battery Backup	Internal and external battery options
Oxygen Capability	Yes, with optional oxygen module
Alarms	Low battery
Pressure Support	0 to 30 cm H2O