ResMed AIRCurve 10 S User manual

User guide
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User guide

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ENGLISH
Welcome
The AirCurve™10 VAuto, AirCurve 10 S and AirCurve 10 ST are bilevel positive airway pressure
devices.
WARNING
Read this entire guide before using the device.
CAUTION
In the US, Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Indications for use
AirCurve 10 VAuto
The AirCurve 10 VAuto device is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in
patients weighing more than 66 lb (30 kg). It is intended for home and hospital use.
The humidifier is intended for single patient use in the home environment and re-use in a
hospital/institutional environment.
AirCurve 10 S
The AirCurve 10 S device is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients
weighing more than 66 lb (30 kg). It is intended for home and hospital use.
The humidifier is intended for single patient use in the home environment and re-use in a
hospital/institutional environment.
AirCurve 10 ST
The AirCurve 10 ST device is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in
patients weighing more than 66 lb (30 kg). It is intended for home and hospital use.
The humidifier is intended for single patient use in the home environment and re-use in a
hospital/institutional environment.
Contraindications
Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with the following pre-
existing conditions:
 severe bullous lung disease
 pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum
 pathologically low blood pressure, particularly if associated with intravascular volume depletion
 dehydration
 cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery, or trauma.
Adverse effects
You should report unusual chest pain, severe headache, or increased breathlessness to your
prescribing physician. An acute upper respiratory tract infection may require temporary
discontinuation of treatment.
The following side effects may arise during the course of therapy with the device:
 drying of the nose, mouth, or throat
 nosebleed
 bloating

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 ear or sinus discomfort
 eye irritation
 skin rashes.
At a glance
The AirCurve 10 includes the following:
 Device with HumidAir™integrated humidifier
 Water tub
 Air tubing
 Power supply unit
 Travel bag
 SD card (already inserted).
Contact your care provider for a range of accessories available for use with the device including:
 Air tubing (heated and non-heated): ClimateLineAir™, SlimLine™, Standard
 Water tub: Standard water tub, cleanable water tub (can be disinfected)
 Filter: Hypoallergenic filter, standard filter
 Air10™DC/DC converter
 SD card reader
 Air10 oximeter adapter
 Air10 USB adapter.
About your device
1 Air outlet 5 Water tub
2 Air filter cover 6 Screen
3 Power inlet 7 Adapter cover
4 Serial number and device number 8 SD card cover

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About the control panel
Start/Stop button
Press to start/stop therapy.
Press and hold for three seconds to enter power save
mode.
Dial
Turn to navigate the menu and press to select an option.
Turn to adjust a selected option and press to save your
change.
Home button Press to return to the Home screen.
Different icons may be displayed on the screen at different times including:
Ramp Time Wireless signal strength (green)
Humidity Wireless transfer not enabled (gray)
Humidifier warming No wireless connection
Humidifier cooling Airplane Mode

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Setup
CAUTION
Do not overfill the water tub as water may enter the device and air tubing.
1. Place the device on a stable level surface.
2. Plug the power connector into the rear of the device. Connect one end of the power cord into
the power supply unit and the other end into the power outlet.
3. Connect the air tubing firmly to the air outlet located on the rear of the device.
4. Open the water tub and fill it with distilled water up to the maximum water level mark.
Do not fill the water tub with hot water.
5. Close the water tub and insert it into the side of the device.
6. Connect the free end of the air tubing firmly onto the assembled mask.
See the mask user guide for detailed information.
Recommended masks are available on www.resmed.com.