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ResMed Astral Series Clinical Guide

ResMed Astral Series
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Navigating the menus ..................................................................................................... 21
Monitors menu ............................................................................................................................... 22
Setup menu .................................................................................................................................... 23
Alarms menu .................................................................................................................................. 23
Information menu ........................................................................................................................... 24
Programs ........................................................................................................................ 24
Working with programs .................................................................................................................... 24
Setting up a new program ................................................................................................................ 26
Adjusting patient settings ................................................................................................................. 28
Monitoring ventilation ..................................................................................................... 29
Device settings ............................................................................................................... 31
Adjusting device settings ................................................................................................................. 32
Copying device settings ................................................................................................................... 32
Exporting device settings onto USB stick ........................................................................................ 33
Importing device settings from the USB stick .................................................................................. 33
Service reminders ............................................................................................................................. 34
Using the Service reminders ............................................................................................................ 34
Circuit options ..................................................................................................................... 36
Assembling patient circuits ............................................................................................. 36
Fitting the circuit adapter .................................................................................................................. 38
Connecting a single limb circuit with intentional leak ....................................................................... 38
Connecting a single limb circuit for invasive use .............................................................................. 39
Connecting a single limb circuit with expiratory valve ...................................................................... 40
Connecting a double limb circuit (Astral 150 only) ............................................................................ 42
Connecting a mouthpiece circuit ...................................................................................................... 43
Changing the circuit selection .......................................................................................................... 44
Learn Circuit ..................................................................................................................................... 44
Accessories ......................................................................................................................... 48
Attaching patient circuit accessories ............................................................................... 48
Attaching a humidifier ..................................................................................................... 48
Attaching a Heat Moisture Exchange (HME) ................................................................... 50
Attaching an antibacterial filter ........................................................................................ 50
Adding supplemental oxygen .......................................................................................... 51
Monitoring delivered oxygen ........................................................................................... 53
Attaching a nebuliser....................................................................................................... 53
Attaching other accessories ............................................................................................ 54
Attaching a pulse oximeter ............................................................................................................... 54
Attaching a remote alarm ................................................................................................................. 56
Astral Carry Bag .............................................................................................................. 57
Travelling with the Astral device...................................................................................... 58
Power management ........................................................................................................... 59
Connecting to mains power ............................................................................................ 60
Connecting the Astral External Battery ........................................................................... 61
Using the External Battery ................................................................................................................ 61
Connecting to a ResMed Power Station (RPSII) .............................................................. 62
Connecting to an external DC power source ................................................................... 62
Using the internal battery ................................................................................................ 63
Battery run time ................................................................................................................................ 63
Storing and recharging ...................................................................................................................... 64
Device power source indicators ...................................................................................... 64

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ResMed Astral Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeVentilator
Displaycolor LCD
ConnectivityUSB
EPAP0 to 25 cm H2O
Rise TimeAdjustable
PEEP0 to 25 cm H2O
FiO2 MonitoringYes, with optional oxygen module
Battery BackupInternal and external battery options
Oxygen CapabilityYes, with optional oxygen module
AlarmsLow battery
Pressure Support0 to 30 cm H2O

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