ResMed VPAP ST-A User manual

Making quality of care easy
Respiratory Care Solutions
Welcome Guide
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VPAP™ST-A
NONINVASIVE VENTILATOR
H5i™
HEATED HUMIDIFIER

Making quality of care easy
Respiratory Care Solutions

Welcome
Thank you for choosing the VPAP ST-A or H5i. Before operating the device, please read the entire
Welcome and Information Guides.
VPAP ST-A at a glance
The VPAP ST-A system comprises the following elements:
• VPAP ST-A 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.
Traveling tips
When traveling with your VPAP ST-A 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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H5i at a glance
The H5i system comprises the following elements:
• H5i heated humidifier • H5i standard water tub • ClimateLine heated air tubing (if sold as a Climate
Control Kit).
Optional components include:
• ClimateLineMAX heated air tubing • H5i cleanable water tub.
Traveling tips
When moving or traveling with your H5i:
• Ensure that the water tub is empty.
• Disconnect the H5i from the device by using the release button.
Latch
Flip lid
Air outlet
H5i water tub
Release
button
Flip lid seal
ClimateLine or
ClimateLineMAX
connection port
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Setting up
1. Align your H5i with the VPAP ST-A and push them together until they click into place.
2. Connect the DC plug of the power supply unit to the rear of the device.
3. Connect the power cord to the power supply unit.
4. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet.
5. Connect one end of the air tubing firmly onto the air outlet.
6. Connect the assembled mask system to the free end of the air tubing.
Notes:
•Always ensure that the VPAP ST-A and H5i are placed on a stable, level surface for proper operation.
•Always ensure that the VPAP ST-A is placed in an area where the alarm LED indicators are clearly visible.
•Place the power supply unit away from the H5i to allow for adequate ventilation.
•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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Filling the water tub
1. Slide the latch and lift open the flip lid.
2. Remove the water tub.
3. Fill the water tub (through the center hole) with distilled or deionized water up to the maximum water
level mark (12.5 fl oz / 380 mL).
4. Return the water tub to the H5i.
5. Close the flip lid ensuring that it clicks into place.
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Filling the water tub
1. Slide the latch and lift open the flip lid.
2. Remove the water tub.
3. Fill the water tub (through the center hole) with distilled or deionized water up to the maximum water
level mark (12.5 fl oz / 380 mL).
4. Return the water tub to the H5i.
5. Close the flip lid ensuring that it clicks into place.
VPAP ST-A basics
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.
Start/Stop button
Starts or stops
treatment.
LCD screen
Displays the menus, treatment
screens and reminders.
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.
Alarm mute
Press once to mute
alarms. Press a second
time to unmute.
Alarm and therapy LEDs
Yellow—flashes during an alarm.
Blue—on during therapy (if enabled
by clinician).
Key:
Home
Humidity Level
Ramp
Heated Tube
Climate Control
Start/Stop
Push dial
Alarm mute
Setup menu
Info menu
*The Info and Setup menus are disabled if S9 Essentials has been
enabled by your clinician.
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Adjusting humidity level
Ranging from OFF to 6, you can adjust the humidity level at any time to find the setting that is most
comfortable for you. To adjust the humidity level:
Warming the H5i
The warm-up feature is used to pre-heat the water before starting
treatment.
To start warming:
1. Navigate to the humidity level icon.
2. Push and hold for three seconds.The Warming Up status
bar is displayed.
You can stop warm-up at any time by pressing for at least three
seconds. You can start treatment at any time by pressing .
Note: In order to assist the heater plate in cooling, your device will
continue to blow air for up to an hour after treatment has stopped.
However, you can unplug the device from the power outlet at any
timeand allow the heater plate to cool without air flow.
1. From your HOME
screen, turn
until the HUMIDITY
LEVEL screen is
displayed in blue.
2. Press .
The selection
ishighlighted
inorange.
3. Turn until
the humidity level
that you require
isdisplayed.
4. Press to
confirm your choice.
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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:
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 .
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.
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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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