ResMed VS III Instruction Manual

VICTORIAN RESPIRATORY SUPPORT SERVICE
AUSTIN HEALTH
GUIDELINES FOR THE OPERATION
OF
RESMED VS III VENTILATOR
SIZE:
Width: 27.5cm
Height: 14.5cm
Depth: 22.0cm
Weight: 2.9kg

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The ResMed VSIII ventilator is a portable positive pressure ventilator. It delivers air to the user until a
predetermined volume or pressure is reached.
MODES OF VENTILATION:
The ResMed VSIII ventilator has EIGHT modes of operation and a PEEP (Positive End Expiratory
Pressure) function. It will be used only in one of the FOUR valve ventilation modes described below.
(A)CV (Assisted) Controlled Volume Ventilation CV - The ventilator delivers controlled breaths at
the set rate until the predetermined volume is reached. ACV - The user can trigger breaths in excess
of the set rate if the trigger function is turned on.
PS.Vt Pressure Support with Tidal Volume The ventilator delivers pressure supported breaths at
the set rate and tidal volume for each breath, if necessary exceeding the set pressure for that breath
cycle up to but not exceeding the High Pressure alarm. The user can trigger breaths in excess of the
set rate if the trigger function is turned on.
(A)PCV (Assisted) Controlled Pressure Ventilation PCV - The ventilator delivers controlled
breaths at the set rate until the predetermined pressure is reached. The machine will deliver a back up
tidal volume, if the Vts function is set. APCV - The user can trigger breaths in excess of the set rate if
the trigger function is turned on.
PS.Vs Pressure Support with/without back up rate The ventilator delivers pressure assisted
breaths in response to patient effort, or at the set rate, with back up tidal volume, if the Vts function is
set. Inspiratory time is determined by the patient (within the IPAP max and IPAP min limits).
POWER SOURCES:
The ventilator may be operated from AC Power, Internal Battery or External Battery.
and indicates unit is running on mains (AC) power and charging the internal battery.
indicates unit is running on the external battery.
This battery symbol indicates unit is running on the internal battery, and the power remaining.
INTERNAL BATTERY:
The internal battery will provide approximately 2 hours of operation. The internal battery charges
through the ventilator when it is plugged into AC power.
EXTERNAL BATTERY:
The 24 volt external battery supplied by VRSS, if connected to the unit, will provide about 24 hours
of operation. This battery does not charge through the ventilator. A 3 stage 24 volt battery charger
is be needed to charge the external battery.

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FRONT PANEL 2. 3. 4. 5.
1.
10. 9. 8. 7. 6.
1. Carrying handle –one on each side of machine.
2. Alarm silence button.
3. LCD screen –displays ventilation mode, power supply etc.
4. Menu button.
5. Up/Down buttons.
6. Enter button.
7. Air outlet –attach 22mm air tubing here.
8. Exhalation line port
9. Pressure line port.
10. On/Off button.
REAR PANEL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
1. Oxygen sensor connector.
2. Oxygen port connector.
3. Mains power connector.
4. External battery connector.
5. Air intake with dust filter –wash dust filter every 3 months.
6. Data cable connector.
7. External alarm connector.

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1. BREATHING CIRCUIT:
The breathing circuit consists of a flex tube and swivel connector, ONE length of 22mm diameter
smooth bore tubing, TWO lengths of small bore tubing and a dual line exhalation manifold.
Flex tube & swivel connector 22mm, 3mm & 4mm tubes Single circuit ports Single circuit
1.1 Flex tube and swivel connector
Connects from the exhalation manifold to the tracheostomy tube. During the day an HME should be
placed between the swivel connector and the flex tube to provide humidification.
1.2 22mm Smooth Bore Tubing
Connects from the patient air port on the ventilator to the body of the exhalation valve.
1.3 3mm Tubing (marked or coloured)
Connects from the exhalation valve port on the ventilator to the nipple on top of the exhalation valve.
1.4 3mm Tubing
Connects from the pressure port on the ventilator to the pressure line on the side of the exhalation
valve.

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1.5 Exhalation Manifold
Exhalation Valve
Consists of a Body (1), Green Diaphragm (2), Diaphragm Cap (3) and Lid (4). The
Diaphragm (2) fits into the Body (1). The Diaphragm Cap (3) sits on top of the
Diaphragm and is secured by the Lid (4) which locks with a clock-wise turn.
Daily –take apart and wipe Diaphragm with an alcohol swab.
Weekly –take apart and wipe Diaphragm with an alcohol
swab. Warm soapy wash rest of exhalation valve; rinse; dry &
put back together.
ENSURE THAT THE CIRCUIT IS PROPERLY CONNECTED
THE “CHANGE CURCUIT ALARM” WILL SOUND IF THE 3mm TUBES ARE
CROSS-CONNECTED WHEN THE VENTILATOR IS TURNED ON
THE PATIENT WILL NOT BE VENTILATED IN THIS SITUATION
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2. CONROL PANEL:
2.1 LCD Display
When operating it shows the bar graph, control lock, date and time, power sources available, Prog 1
and Prog 2 (if activated). Press the Menu button, use the Up/Down arrows to select View Settings
then press Enter to view the current settings. It will revert to the main screen after 30 seconds.
2.2 On/Off button
Always assemble and attach the circuit before starting ventilation
Start Ventilation –Press and release the On/Off button to turn the ventilator on.
The LCD screen will light up and the following screens will be displayed.
Press and release the Enter button start ventilation.
The machine will perform a self check before delivering air to the user.
The self test takes about 11 seconds and there will be no air flow until the test is complete.
then OR
Stop Ventilation - Press and release the On/Off button then Press and Hold the On/Off button for 2
seconds, or press and release the Enter button to go into standby mode.
Turn Ventilator OFF - press and release the On/Off button then the Down Arrow then the Enter
button to turn ventilator off. When the ventilator STOPS the alarm will sound. Press the ALARM
SILENCE BUTTON to confirm shut down.
Enter Button
On/Off
Enter Button
Menu Button

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2.3 Power Indicator
Located in the upper right hand corner of the LCD it indicates the power source being used –Mains
(AC) power, Internal battery or External battery.
2.4 Patient Pressure Graph
A bar graph on the LEFT side of the LCD shows the patient pressure during every breath cycle. The
pressure meter is calibrated from 0 to 60cmH20. The Peak Inspiratory Pressure will be displayed at
the top of the graph after every breath.
2.5 Screen Locked/Unlocked
The control panel should be unlocked only by trained personnel. Press the Menu button for 5 seconds
(1 beep) to unlock the panel. Use Down arrow to select 5 minutes then press the Enter button to
confirm. Always ensure that the panel is locked after making adjustments to the ventilator settings.
2.6 Date and Time
While in standby mode press the Menu button. Use the Down arrow to select Date and Time Setting
then press Enter.Use the Down arrow to select the field to be changed then Enter. Use the Up/Down
arrow to make change then Enter to confirm. Once changes are complete press the Menu button to
return to the standby screen.
2.7 Program 1
This will have the main settings for the user. To change from P1 to P2 when in standby mode press
Down arrow then the Enter button to confirm. The selected Program will be highlighted with a purple
bar.
2.8 Program 2 (if activated)
May have different settings than Program 1 for specific uses, such as physiotherapy or speaking valve
placement into the circuit. May not always be utilised. View settings function as for Program 1. The
ventilator will revert to the main screen after 30 seconds.
Power Indicator

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2.9 Alarm Silence and Alarm Indicator
The alarm LED shows a RED or ORANGE light, an audible alarm will sound and alarm type will be
displayed across the top of the screen if any of the ventilation parameters are not met. Press the Alarm
Silence button to stop the alarm for TWO minutes, press again to clear the alarm icon from the screen
once the problem has been corrected.
3. ACCESSING MENUS:
There are TWO accessible menus on this machine: Patient menu and Clinical Menu.
3.1 Patient Menu (default menu)
Displays the current ventilator settings. The screen is locked, giving read-only access to most settings.
Press the Menu button, use the Up/Down arrows to select View Settings then press Enter to view the
current setting. It will revert to the main screen after 30 seconds.
The patient menu allows the user to change only the date and time setting (see section 2.6 for a
description of this operation).
3.2 Clinical Menu (screen unlocked)
This menu should be used only by trained personnel. It gives access to all ventilator settings. Press
and hold the Menu button for 5 seconds (1 beep) to open the clinical menu. Press the Down button to
select 5 minutes then the Enter button to confirm. Select the menu item to be changed and follow
prompts on screen. Press and hold the Menu button to lock the control panel and return to the patient
menu.

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4. (A)CV Mode:
4.1 Vt: Setting range: 50ml to 2500ml. Controls the tidal volume (Vt) of air delivered by the
machine in (A)CV mode.
4.2 f min: Setting range: 5 to 50 bpm. Indicates the MINIMUM breath rate to be delivered to the
user in ACV mode. The user can trigger breaths in excess of the fmin up to the prescribed alarm limit.
f: Setting range: 5 to 50bpm. Indicates the breath rate delivered to the use in CV(controlled
ventilation) mode in which the trigger function is turned off.
4.3 PEEP: Setting range: 0, 4 to 20cmH20. Indicates the level of Positive End Expiratory Pressure
maintained in the circuit during exhalation.
4.4 I:E ratio: Setting range: 1:0.3 to 1:8.0, depending upon settings. Indicates time allowed for
inspiration compared to time for exhalation, for example 1:1 gives equal time for inspiratory and
expiratory phase.
4.5 Ti: Setting range: 0.4sec to 4.3 sec. Indicates the duration fixed for inspiration in controlled
ventilation modes: CV and PCV
4.6 Flow: Setting range:
4.7 TgI(P): Setting range Auto/1 to 6/No: Indicates the effort required to trigger a breath in excess
of the set breath rate
ALARMS:
4.9 fmax Alarm: Setting range: 10 bpm to 70bpm, Off
4.10 P min Alarm: Setting range: 2cm to 20cm H20.
4.11 P max Alarm: Setting range: 20cm to 60cm H20.
4.12 FiO2 min Alarm: Setting range: Off, 18% to 80%.
4.13 FiO2 max Alarm: Setting range: Off, 30% to 100%

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.5. PS.Vt Mode:
5.1 PS: Setting range: 5cm to 50cm.
5.2 PEEP: Setting range:0, 4cm to 20cm
5.3 f min: Setting range: No, 5 to 50 bpm
5.4 Vt: Setting range: No, 0.05 litres to 2.5 litres
5.5 Rise t: Setting range: 0, 1 to 3
5.6 TgI (P): Setting range: Auto, 1 to 6
5.7 TgE: Setting range: Auto, 5% to 90%
5.8 Ti max: Setting range: 0.3 sec to 2.7 sec
ALARMS:
5.9 Vti Min alarm: Setting range: No, 0.02 litres to 2.5 litres
5.10 Vti Max alarm: Setting Range: No, 0.05 litres to 2.5 litres
Other alarms in this mode the same as (A)CV mode

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6. (A)PCV Mode:
6.1 PS: Setting range: 5cm to 50cm H20
6.2 PEEP: Setting range: 0, 4cm to 20cm H20
6.3 f min: Setting range: 5 to 50 bpm
6.4 Ti : Setting Range: 0.5sec to 3.0 sec
6.5 Rise t: Setting range: 0, 1 to 3
6.6 Vts: Setting range: no, 0.05 litres to 2.5 litres
6.7 TgI (P): Setting range: Auto, 1 to 6, No
ALARMS:
6.8 f Alarm: Setting range: 10 to 70 bpm
6.9 Vt Min Alarm: Setting range: No, 0.02 litres to 2.5 litres
6.10 Vt Max Alarm: Setting range: No, 0.10 litres to 2.5 litres
6.11 FiO2 min Alarm: Setting range: Off, 18% to 80%
6.12 FiO2 max Alarm: Setting range: Off, 30% to 100%

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7. PS.Vs Mode:
7.1 PS: Setting range: 5cm to 50cm H20
7.2 PEEP: Setting range: 0, 4cm to 20cmH20
7.3 f min: Setting range: No, 5 to 20 bpm
7.4 Rise t: Setting range: 0, 1 to 3
7.5 Vts: Setting range: No, 0.05 litres to 2.5 litres
7.6 TgI (P): Setting range: Auto, 1 to 6
7.7 TgE: Setting range: Auto, 5% to 90%
7.8 Ti min: Setting range: 0.3 sec to 2.5 sec
7.9 Ti max: Setting range: 0.7 sec to 3.0 sec
Alarms in this mode the same as (A)PCV mode

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8. ALARM PRIORITIES:
8.1 High Priority Alarms:
Red LED flashes rapidly and there is a series of beeps every 10 seconds (*** ** *** **)
8.2 Medium Priority Alarms:
Orange LED flashes slowly and there is a series of beeps every 20 seconds (* * *)
9. ADJUSTABLE ALARMS:
9.1 High Frequency (Rate) Alarm:
Orange LED flashes and alarm sounds if the breath rate limit is exceeded for 15 seconds.
9.2 Low Vti
Red LED flashes and alarm sounds if the minimum inspired volume setting is not met for 15 seconds
9.3 High Vti Alarm:
Red LED flashes and alarm sounds if the Maximum tidal volume setting is exceeded for 15 seconds.
9.4 Low Pressure Alarm:
Red LED flashes and alarm sounds if the Minimum inspiratory pressure setting is not reached for 15
seconds.
9.5 High Pressure Alarm:
Red LED flashes and alarm sounds if the Maximum inspiratory pressure setting is exceeded for 3
breath cycles.
9.6 Low FiO² Alarm:
Orange LED flashes and alarm sounds if the FiO² value has fallen below the minimum value.
9.7 High FiO² Alarm:
Orange LED flashes and alarm sounds if the FiO² value has exceeded the maximum value.
9.8 Connect Circuit Alarm: - NOT ADJUSTABLE

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Red LED flashes and alarm sounds if any of the tubes disconnect or become loose or if the exhalation
manifold in not correctly assembled
10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:
Do not place anything on top of the ventilator.
Do not allow water or other fluid to spill onto the ventilator.
If a humidifier is in use a water trap should be placed between the humidifier tube and the ventilator to
prevent fluid running back into the air outlet.
10.1 Dust Filter:
The grey foam filter located in the air intake on the rear of the machine should be washed in warm
soapy water every month and replaced as necessary.
10.2 Cleaning:
Wipe the ventilator over with a lint free cloth slightly dampened with water and/or a mild detergent.
Do not allow any liquid to enter the ventilator. Do not use alcohol or abrasive cleaning agents.
10.3 Ventilator Service:
Authorised personnel will a yearly service and performance test, as required by the manufacturers
maintenance schedule. The VRSS Outreach Service will contact you to make arrangements for routine
servicing.
The expected life of the internal battery is 2 years. To ensure maximum battery life, the internal
battery should be discharged and recharged ONCE every Six months. A full recharge will take 12
hours. The internal battery will be replaced as part of routine service every 2 years.
Air intake & dust filter

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11. Troubleshooting Guide:
11.1 Alarms that can be stopped for TWO minutes:
Press the alarm silence button to stop the audible alarm for 2 minutes. The message and LED
continue to flash. If the problem is not resolved within this time the audible alarm starts to beep again.
Once the problem is resolve the message stops flashing. Press the alarm silence button to clear the
alarm message from the screen.

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11.2 Alarms that can be stopped permanently:
The audible alarm can be stopped by pressing the alarm silence button . The LED and message
will continue to flash. Once the problem is resolved the message disappears and the beeping stops.
Press the alarm silence button again to clear the message from the screen.
11.3 Alarms that cannot be stopped:
The alarm will stop and reset automatically when the problem is resolved.