ResMed Stellar 150 Operator's manual

Quick guide to initiate Non-Invasive Ventilation
with single leak circuit in ST mode with Stellar
April 2020
Covid19 epidemic period

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•NIV with a single leak circuit in ST mode (PS/PEEP + backup rate) is
commonly used both in the hospital and homecare
•The purpose of this guide is to describe the different steps to initiate ST
mode with a single with leak circuit, in non-invasive ventilation with Stellar
•You will find the procedure to ensure correct Stellar configuration regarding
circuit assembly, the type of intentional leak to be used, filter positioning,
oxygen administration and monitoring
•This guide is not designed to recommend settings..
•For additional information, please refer to the Stellar user guide and the
instructions for any other devices that are included in the circuit
•Please note that printed materials may not be the latest version available
for download
Introduction

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Example of Single limb with leak circuit assembly
Antibacterial/Antiviral filter
Leak valve
(Place the arrows towards the
red plug)
Non-vented Full face mask
Blue elbow
Patient circuit conected to the
ventilator
Leak valve with
anti-asphyxia
protection

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Example of single limb with leak circuit assembly

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Example of single limb with leak circuit assembly
Leak valve
Antibacterial/Antiviral filter
Heat Moisture Exchange Filter
(HMEF)
Using a filter before the leak valve could cause :
1. More difficult inspiratory triggers for the patient (adjust)
2. Moisture accumulation in the filter (HME), which may require changing the filter several
times a day
The filter installation
requires the Learn
Circuit to be
performed
Non-vented Full
face mask
Blue elbow

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Turning Stellar on/off
To turn on the ventilator
•Press the power switch on the back of the device
and wait until the patient interface screen is
displayed
To turn off the ventilator
•Press the power switch on the back of the
device, then follow the instructions on the screen

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About the control panel

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Accessing Clinical mode
•To activate Clinical mode, press
the buttons as shown in the image
simultaneously for at least three
seconds
•You will be shown how long the
device will stay in this mode
•After the set period of inactivity or
next power cycle (power on/off),
the device automatically switches
back to patient mode and the
device beeps
•Proceed in the same way to lock
the device (back to the patient
mode)

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Mask type and Learn Circuit
•The Learn Circuit procedure permits optimal therapy and
monitoring accuracy, by measuring and storing the
breathing system impedance up to and including the
vent
•Select the mask type Trach (select Setup menu, then
Clinical Settings, then Advanced Settings)

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Perform the Learn Circuit