ResMed lumis series User manual

User guide
User guide
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ENGLISH
Welcome
The Lumis™VPAP ST-A is a bilevel positive airway pressure device.
WARNING
•Read this entire guide before using the device.
•Use the device according to the intended use provided in this guide.
•The advice provided by your prescribing doctor should be followed ahead of the
information provided in this guide.
Indications for use
Lumis 150 VPAP ST-A
The Lumis 150 VPAP ST-A device is indicated to provide non-invasive ventilation for patients
weighing more than 13 kg or more than 30 kg in iVAPS mode with respiratory insufficiency or
obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). It is intended for home and hospital use.
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
•ear or sinus discomfort
•eye irritation
•skin rashes.

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At a glance
The Lumis includes the following:
•Device
•HumidAir™humidifier (if supplied)
•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™, ClimateLineAir Oxy, SlimLine™, Standard
•HumidAir humidifier
•Side cover for use without the humidifier
•Filter: Hypoallergenic filter, standard filter
•Air10™DC/DC converter (12V/24V)
•SD card reader
•Air10 oximeter adapter
•Air10 USB adapter
•Power Station II
•Air10 tubing elbow
About your device
1
Air outlet
6
HumidAir humidifier
2
Air filter cover
7
Screen
3
Retention clip
8
Adapter cover
4
Power inlet
9
SD card cover
5
Serial number and device number
10
LED alarm indicator

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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 (grey)
Humidifier warming No wireless connection
Humidifier cooling Airplane Mode
Alarm muted

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Setup
CAUTION
Do not overfill the humidifier as water may enter the device and air tubing.
1. With the device on a stable level surface, grip the retention clip on the back of the device and
pull up to open. Note: The retention clip is shown in the open position.
2. (a) Plug the power connector into the device power inlet then (b) push down the retention clip to
secure in place. 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 humidifier and fill it with water up to the maximum water level mark.
Do not fill the humidifier with hot water.
5. Close the humidifier 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.
Note: Ensure the device is placed so that the LED alarm indicator is clearly visible.

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Starting therapy
1. Fit your mask.
2. Press Start/Stop or breathe normally if SmartStart™is enabled.
You will know that therapy is on when the Monitoring screen is displayed.
The pressure bar shows the inspiratory and expiratory pressures in green.
The green bar will expand and contract as you breathe in and out.
The screen will go black automatically after a short period of time. You can press Home or the dial to
turn it back on. If power is interrupted during therapy, the device will automatically restart therapy
when power is restored.
The Lumis device has a light sensor that adjusts the screen brightness based on the light in the
room.
Stopping therapy
1. Remove your mask.
2. Press Start/Stop or if SmartStart is enabled, therapy will stop automatically after a few seconds.
Note: If Confirm Stop is enabled, a message is displayed asking if you want to stop therapy. Turn
the dial to select Yes and then press the dial to stop therapy.
Once therapy has stopped, the Sleep Report gives you a summary of your therapy session.
Usage hours–Indicates the number of hours of therapy you received last
session.
Mask Seal–Indicates how well your mask sealed:
Good mask seal.
Needs adjusting, see Mask Fit.
Humidifier–Indicates if your humidifier is working properly:
Humidifier working.
Humidifier might be faulty, contact your care provider.
If set by your care provider, you will also see:
Events per hour–Indicates the number of apnoeas and hypopnoeas experienced per hour.
More Info–Turn the dial to scroll down to view more detailed usage data.

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Power save mode
Your Lumis device records your therapy data. In order to allow it to transmit the data to your care
provider, you should not unplug the device. However, you can put it into power save mode to save
electricity.
To enter power save mode:
•Press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds.
The screen goes black.
To exit power save mode:
•Press Start/Stop once.
The Home screen is displayed.
My Options
Your Lumis device has been set up for your needs by your care provider, but you may find you want
to make small adjustments to make your therapy more comfortable.
Highlight My Options and press the dial to see your
current settings. From here, you can personalise your
options.
Ramp Time
Designed to make the beginning of therapy more comfortable, Ramp Time is the period during
which the pressure increases from a low start pressure to the prescribed treatment pressure.
You can set your Ramp Time to Off or between 5 to 45 minutes.
To adjust Ramp Time:
1. In My Options, turn the dial to highlight Ramp
Time and then press the dial.
2. Turn the dial to adjust the ramp time to your
preferred setting and press the dial to save the
change.

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Ramp Down
Ramp Down is intended to make stopping therapy more comfortable by reducing your pressure over
a fixed 15 minute period. This option will only be available to you via your care provider.
To enable Ramp Down:
1. In My Options, turn the dial to highlight Ramp Down and then press the
dial.
2. Turn the dial to select On and then press the dial to save the change.
To start Ramp Down:
1. Press the Start/Stop button.
Note: If Confirm Stop is enabled, a message is displayed asking if you want to start Ramp Down.
Turn the dial to select Yes and then press the dial to start Ramp Down.
The Ramp Down icon and time remaining will be displayed at the bottom left of the screen.
Once Ramp Down is complete, the device will continue to run at low pressure. To stop therapy at
any time, press Start/Stop.
Humidity Level
The humidifier moistens the air and is designed to make therapy more comfortable. If you are
getting a dry nose or mouth, turn up the humidity. If you are getting any moisture in your mask, turn
down the humidity.
You can set the Humidity Level to Off or between 1 and 8, where 1 is the lowest humidity setting
and 8 is the highest humidity setting.
To adjust the Humidity Level:
1. In My Options, turn the dial to highlight Humidity
Level and then press the dial.
2. Turn the dial to adjust the humidity level and press
the dial to save the change.
If you continue to get a dry nose or mouth, or moisture in your mask, consider using ClimateLineAir
heated air tubing. ClimateLineAir together with Climate Control delivers more comfortable therapy.

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Mask Fit
Mask Fit is designed to help you assess and identify possible air leaks around your mask.
To check Mask Fit:
1. Fit the mask as described in the mask user guide.
2. In My Options, turn the dial to highlight Run Mask Fit and then press the
dial.
The device starts blowing air.
3. Adjust the mask, mask cushion and headgear until you get a Good result.
To stop Mask Fit, press the dial or Start/Stop. If you are unable to get a good mask seal, talk to your
care provider.
More options
There are some more options on your device which you can personalise.
Mask This option shows your mask type setting. If you use more than one type of mask, adjust this
setting when switching between masks.
Run Warm Up This option allows you to pre-heat the water before starting therapy, so that the air is not cold
or dry at the beginning of therapy.
Ramp Down* This option is intended to make stopping therapy more comfortable by reducing your pressure
over a fixed 15 minute period.
Leak Alert* When Leak Alert is enabled, the device beeps if the mask leaks too much air or if you remove
the mask during therapy.
SmartStart* When SmartStart is enabled, therapy starts automatically when you breathe into your mask.
When you remove your mask, it stops automatically after few seconds.
*When enabled by your care provider.