ResMed VPAP ST Operating and safety instructions

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VPAP™ST
VPAP™S
POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE DEVICE
Welcome Guide
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S9 VPAP ST / S9 VPAP S
WELCOME
EUR2/APAC
Manufacturer: ResMed Ltd 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia. Distributed by: ResMed Corp 9001 Spectrum Center
Boulevard San Diego CA 92123 USA. ResMed (UK) Ltd 96 Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RY UK. See www.resmed.com for other ResMed
locations worldwide.
Protected by patents: AU 697652, AU 699726, AU 713679, AU 731800, AU 756622, AU 2002306200, AU 2005200987, AU 2007252223, CA 2235939, CA
2263126, EP 0661071, EP 0858352, EP 0929336, EP 2032857, JP 3635097, JP 3638613, JP 4083154, US 6152129, US 6213119, US 6240921, US 6279569,
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US D629892. Other design registrations pending.
S9, H5i, ClimateLine, ClimateLineMAX, SlimLine, SmartStart and VPAP are trademarks of ResMed Ltd and S9, ClimateLine, SmartStart and VPAP
are registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Ofce.
© 2011 ResMed Ltd.
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Air filterDC power inlet
SD card slot
Module/Adapter port
Air outlet
VPAP at a glance
The VPAP system comprises the following elements:
• VPAP 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 • 3m 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.
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the VPAP S or VPAP ST. Before operating this device, please read the entire
Welcome and Information Guides.
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Setup
1. Connect the DC plug of the power supply unit to the rear of the VPAP.
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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VPAP basics
The control panel of your VPAP device includes
an LCD screen as well as a Start/Stop button,
Push dial and the Info and Setup menu keys.
Key:
Info menu
Setup menu
Push dial
Start/Stop
Climate
Control
Heated tube
Ramp
Humidity level
Home
Setup menu
Allows you to
make changes
to settings or
exit from the
menu.
Info menu
Allows you to
view your sleep
statistics 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.
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LCD screen
Displays the menus,
treatment screens and
reminders.
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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.
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 treatment pressure for a
three-minute period, prior to starting treatment, during which you can check and adjust your mask-fit to
minimise 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 you have a Good mask-fit.
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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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.
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Getting started
1. Make sure the power is connected.
2. Adjust the ramp time 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 the 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 the ST mode) once therapy has started:
9H5i humidifier 9H5i humidifier
9ClimateLine or ClimateLineMAX
heated air tube
9Climate Control – Auto
9H5i humidifier
9ClimateLine or ClimateLineMAX
heated air tube
9Climate Control – Manual
9Standard VPAP without
optional accessories
9Oximetry data via the
oximeter adapter
In S and ST modes, the fixed lines on the pressure bar indicate the expiratory and inspiratory pressures.
In CPAP mode, only a set pressure is shown. While the treatment is ramping (indicated by an orange
ramp icon below the pressure bar), the pressure values appear in orange. When a set pressure is reached
these values are displayed in white.
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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.
9In 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.
9In the Sleep Report, only the
period can be changed—
other values are for display
only.
9In the Service information,
the 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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