Lowenstein Medical prisma SOFT User manual

Your companion for the therapy devices
prisma SOFT, prisma SMART
Patient Compass

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Control panel with display
Device
name
Release catch
Connection for power
supply cable
Handle
Filter compartment
SD card slot
On/O key
Device outlet
port

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This document does not replace the instructions for use.
You‘ll find complete information in the instructions for use.
Congratulations on your new therapy device!
Equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology tailored to your requirements,
your device will help you to sleep soundly again and thus greatly improve your
quality of life.
To make sure you feel at ease with your new therapy partner at once and can start
your treatment immediately, we have compiled the most important information
about your device in this patient compass.
Other interesting and helpful information about starting your treatment can
also be found in the user film on our YouTube channel or on our Website
www.loewensteinmedical.de.
Under my.prismajournal.com we also provide you with the therapy diary
prisma JOURNAL, a software program that assists you in managing your therapy
with prisma SOFT and prisma SMART.
We wish you all the best!

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Preparing the therapy device...............................................................5
Connecting the therapy device to the power supply................5
Connecting the breathing tube and mask ....................................5
Making therapy device settings.......................................................6
Making device settings via SD card................................................6
Using the SD card..................................................................................7
Removing the SD card ......................................................................7
Inserting the SD card ........................................................................7
Explanation of keys and symbols........................................................8
Making settings in the menu................................................................9
softSTART......................................................................................... 10
autoSTART-STOP. ............................................................................ 11
softPAP.............................................................................................. 12
Setting the time............................................................................... 12
Mask test........................................................................................... 13
Info menu.......................................................................................... 15
Cleaning the therapy device ............................................................. 16
Humidifier prismaAQUA................................................................... 18
Preparation prior to first use....................................................... 18
Filling with water............................................................................. 18
Alternative filling ............................................................................. 19
Connecting to therapy device...................................................... 20
Making settings for humidifier...................................................... 21
Cleaning the humidifier ................................................................. 22
Accessories........................................................................................... 23
Table of contents

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Preparing the therapy device
The therapy device has to be connected to the electrical power supply.
The breathing tube and mask have to be connected to the device.
Connecting the therapy device to the power supply
a. Plug the power cable into the connection to power supply on
the rear of the device.
b. Now plug the other end of the power cable into the
electrical outlet.
Connecting the breathing tube and mask
a. Attach the breathing tube to the outlet port of your device
as shown in the photo.
b. Now connect the breathing tube to the mask, e.g., our
comfortable CARA mask, which fits nearly every patient.

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Making therapy device settings
Your therapy device has to be configured before you can use it. The authorized dealer often makes the configuration settings for you.
If that is not the case, you can easily do it yourself.
Making device settings with SD card
With the help of an SD card prepared by your dealer, making the settings is child’s play. You need only insert the SD card in the
therapy device and you‘re finished! The settings will be transferred to your device automatically. Please note that your therapy device
has to remain connected to the power supply during this procedure.
Do not disconnect the device from the power supply
while the configuration process is running.

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Using the SD card (optional)
If an SD card is available, the device saves the therapy data on the card. You can easily send the card with the data to your physician or
authorized dealer. An SD card is not required for operation of the therapy device.
With the SD card and the patient software prisma JOURNAL you can create your own therapy diary.
For more information, go to my.prismajournal.com.
Inserting the SD card
a. Open the cover of the SD card slot.
b. Slide the SD card into the card slot until you hear it
click into place.
Please note:
The beveled corner of the SD card
has to be at the top and facing the
device when you slide it into the slot.
After the device has been switched
on, the symbol appears in the
status line of the screen.
Removing the SD card
Prerequisite: The symbol is no longer flashing.
a. Open the cover of the SD card slot.
b. Briefly press the SD card.
The SD card is ejected slightly.
c. Remove the SD card.
d. Put your name and date of birth on the SD card to prevent
any mix-ups when it gets to your physician or dealer.
e. Send the SD card via standard post.
The device saves the therapy data automatically when an
SD card is inserted.
For instructions on saving data for a specific period, please see
the section ”Using the SD card“ in the instructions for use.

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Explanation of keys and symbols
The device keys can have more than one function.
When there is a symbol over the key (e.g.,
above the softSTART key) in the display, the key takes on the function of
the symbol.
When there is no symbol over the key (e.g., key), the key retains its original function.
softSTART key
ON-OFF
key
Menu key

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Making settings in the menu
You can make the following settings in the settings menu if your doctor has
activated them for you:
With the device in standby mode, press the menu key.
Press the menu key .
Call up the settings menu:
press
.Forward to next screen
Back to previous screen
Increase value
Decrease value
Confirm
Cancel
Leave the menu.
Back to start screen.
Key functions

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softSTART
The softSTART function is suitable for patients who find high pressure unpleasant while they are awake and consequently have trouble
falling asleep.
With softSTART the pressure slowly increases from a low starting pressure to the therapy pressure during a selected time period.
You can set the time with and keys in five-minute steps from five to 45 minutes or deactivate softSTART with OFF.
Confirm with a small checkmark the flashing value on the right of the screen. A green checkmark will be displayed.
softSTART automatically begins with the same settings when you start your next therapy session. During therapy you can activate or
deactivate the softSTART described above by pressing the softSTART key.
You will be able to use the softSTART function if it has been activated by the doctor or dealer. If it has not been
activated, the softSTART key will not be visible on the screen.
softSTART key
In settings menu During therapy