ResMed VPAP ST Operating and safety instructions

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VPAP™ST with iVAPS
NONINVASIVE VENTILATOR

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the VPAP ST with iVAPS (hereafter ‘VPAP ST’). Before operating the device,
please read the entire Welcome and Information Guides.
VPAP ST at a glance
The VPAP ST system comprises the following elements:
• VPAP ST device • Air tubing • 90W power supply unit • S9 Travel bag • SD card • S9 SD card
protective folder.
Optional components include:
• H5i heated humidifier • Standard air tubing • SlimLine air tubing • 3 m air tubing • ClimateLine
heated air tubing • ClimateLineMAX heated air tubing • 30W power supply unit (does not support H5i)
• Power Station II battery pack • DC/DC Converter 24V/90W.
Travelling tips
When travelling with your VPAP ST only:
• Ensure you pack the SlimLine or Standard air tubing as the ClimateLine or ClimateLineMAX heated air
tubing is not designed to connect directly to the device.
• Ensure you purchase and travel with the approved power cord for the region where you will be using
the device.
Air filter
DC power inlet
SD card slot
Module/Adapter port
Air outlet
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Setting up
1. Connect the DC plug of the power supply unit to the rear of the device.
2. Connect the power cord to the power supply unit.
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet.
4. Connect one end of the air tubing firmly onto the air outlet.
5. Connect the assembled mask system to the free end of the air tubing.
Notes:
•For more information on assembling your mask see your mask user guide.
•Recommended masks are available on www.resmed.com on the Products page under Service &
Support.
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*The Info and Setup menus are disabled if S9 Essentials has
been enabled by your clinician.
Info menu*
Allows you to
view your sleep
statistics or exit
from the menu.
Setup menu*
Allows you to
make changes
to settings or
exit from the
menu.
Push dial
Turning the dial
allows you to
scroll through the
menu and change
settings. Pushing the
dial allows you to
enter into a menu and
confirm your choice.
Start/Stop button
Starts or stops
treatment.
Key:
Info menu
Setup menu
Push dial
Start/ Stop
Climate Control
Heated tube
Ramp
Humidity level
Home
LCD screen
Displays the menus,
treatment screens and
reminders.
VPAP ST basics
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Adjusting ramp time
Designed to make the beginning of treatment more comfortable, ramp time is the period during which
the pressure increases from a low start pressure to the treatment pressure. To adjust your ramp time:
1. From your HOME
screen, turn
until the RAMP
screen is displayed
in blue.
2. Press .
The selection is
highlighted in
orange.
3. Turn until the
ramp time you
require is displayed.
4. Press to
confirm your choice.
Using Mask Fit
You can use Mask Fit to help you fit your mask properly. This feature delivers CPAP pressure for a
three-minute period, prior to starting treatment, during which you can check and adjust your Mask Fit to
minimize leaks.
1. Fit your mask as described in the mask user guide.
2. From your HOME screen, push and hold for three seconds.
One of the following MASK FIT screens is displayed:
3. If necessary, adjust your mask, mask cushion and headgear until Mask Fit indicates Good.
After three minutes, the pressure reverts to the set pressure and treatment will begin. You can end
Mask Fit at any time by pressing .
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S9 Essentials
S9 Essentials is designed to make device interaction and menu navigation easier for you. If enabled by
the clinician, S9 Essentials disables the Info and Setup functionality so that you can simply start and stop
therapy and adjust ramp, humidification and Climate Control.
Selecting the mask type
To select your type of mask:
1. Press . The SETTINGS
screen is displayed.
2. Turn until Mask is
displayed in blue.
3. Press .The selection is
highlighted in orange.
4. Turn until the mask
setting that you require is
displayed.
5. Press to confirm your
choice.
6. Push to return to the
HOME screen.
Note: Selecting the mask type is not possible if S9 Essentials has been enabled by your clinician.
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Getting started
1. Make sure the power is connected.
2. Adjust the ramp time or humidification level if required.
3. Fit your mask as described in your mask user guide.
4. To start therapy, simply breathe into the mask and/or press .
5. Lie down and arrange the air tubing so that it is free to move if you
turn in your sleep.
6. To stop treatment at any time, remove your mask and/or press .
Notes:
•If your clinician has enabled SmartStart your device will start automatically when you breathe into the
mask and stop automatically when you remove your mask.
•If power is interrupted during treatment, the device automatically restarts therapy when power is
restored.
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Viewing the treatment screens
Depending on how the system has been configured, you will see one of the following example screens
(shown in ST mode) once therapy has started:
9H5i humidifier 9H5i humidifier
9ClimateLine or ClimateLineMAX
9Climate Control – Auto
9H5i humidifier
9ClimateLine or ClimateLineMAX
9Climate Control – Manual
9Therapy data—without
optional accessories
9Oximetry data—via the
oximeter adapter
Pressure bar: In bilevel modes, the fixed vertical lines on the pressure bar indicate the expiratory and
inspiratory pressures. While the treatment is ramping (indicated by an orange ramp icon) or variable, the
pressure values appear in orange. When a set pressure is reached these values are displayed in white.
In CPAP mode, only a set pressure is shown.
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To toggle between treatment screens 1 and 2, press from your HOME screen.
9Treatment with device
trigger (Timed) and cycle
(Timed, Ti Max or Ti Min)
breath indicators
9Treatment with spontaneous
trigger and cycled breaths
Viewing the Info menu
The Info menu has a series of screens showing your sleep quality, sleep report and service information.
To view the Info menu, push from your HOME screen.
In the Sleep Quality screen, you
can always view your usage
hours during the last session
and if enabled by your clinician,
data on Mask Fit and AHI is
displayed.
In the Sleep Report, only the
period can be changed—other
values are for display only.
In the Service information, the
total device run hours (includes
warm-up/cool-down times for
the humidifier) and the software
identifications are displayed.
To return to the HOME screen, push .
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Cleaning and maintenance
You should regularly carry out cleaning and maintenance as described in this section.
Refer to your mask and humidifier user guides for detailed instructions regarding the care of these
devices.
Daily
Remove the air tubing by pulling on the finger grips on the cuff. Hang it in a clean, dry place until next
use.
Notes:
•Do not hang the air tubing in direct sunlight as it may harden over time and eventually crack.
•Do not wash the air tubing in a washing machine or dishwasher.
Weekly
1. Remove the air tubing from the device and the mask.
2. Wash the air tubing in warm water using mild detergent.
3. Rinse thoroughly, hang, and allow to dry.
4. Before next use, reconnect the air tubing to the air outlet and mask.
Monthly
1. Wipe the exterior of the device with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
2. Check the air filter for holes and blockage by dirt or dust.
Replacing the air filter
Replace the air filter every six months (or more often if necessary).
1. Remove the air filter cover from the back of the device.
2. Remove and discard the old
air filter.
3. Insert a new ResMed air
filter ensuring that it is sitting
flat in the air filter cover.
4. Replace the air filter cover.
Notes:
•Ensure the air filter and air filter
cover are fitted at all times.
•Do not wash the air filter. The air
filter is not washable or reusable.
Air filter
Air filter cover
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SD card
An SD card has been supplied
to gather therapy data from
your device and provide settings
updates from your clinician.
When instructed to do so,
disconnect the device from the
power outlet, remove your SD
card, insert it in the protective
folder and send it to your
clinician.
Removing the card
1. Push in the SD card to
release it.
2. Remove the card.
3. Insert the card into the
protective folder.
4. Send the protective folder
back to your clinician as
instructed.
For more information on
removing and inserting your
card refer to your S9 SD Card
Protective Folder provided with
your device. Please retain the
S9 SD Card Protective Folder
for future use.
Notes:
•For Troubleshooting information
refer to the Information Guide.
•For more product information see
www.resmed.com.
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