ResMed Astral Series User Manual

Alarms
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Indicator Description
4
Alarm mute/reset button State:
• no light – no active alarms
• steady light – active alarm/s
• flashing light – alarm mute on.
This button also allows you to:
• mute the audible alert
• reset the currently displayed alarm (if permitted).
5
Alarm bar Indicates the priority of the alarm in the Alarm display.
Alarm priority
Alarms are classified into relative priority (high, medium and low) according to the severity and urgency
of the alarm condition. Respond to all alarms. An immediate response is required for high priority alarms.
Alarm priority
Alarm bar Audible alert
High
Red flashing light 10 beeps every 5 seconds
Medium
Yellow flashing light 3 beeps every 15 seconds
Low
Yellow steady 2 beeps every 25 seconds
Helpful hint!
For suggestions on resolving most common alarms, refer to Alarms Troubleshooting.

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