ResMed VS Ultra User manual

VS Ultra™ & VS Integra™
Patient manual
English
NOT014224-2 07 10

ResMed Schweiz AG Viaduktstrasse Basel, Switzerland, [phone] or 0800 00 2500 (toll free).
Saime SAS (Manufacturer), Savigny-le-Temple, France. ResMed Corp Poway, CA, USA [phone] or 1 800 424 0737 (toll
free), ResMed Ltd Bella Vista, NSW, Australia, [phone] or 1 800 658 189 (toll free). Offices in Austria, Brazil, China,
Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom (see website for details). Protected by patents: FR 2839893.
Other design registrations and patents pending. VS Ultra and VS Integra are trademarks of Saime and is registered in U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office. Specifications may change without notice. © 2007 Saime SAS is a subsidiary of ResMed Inc.

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Contents
1 Introduction.......................................1
1.1 Definitions 1
1.2 User/Owner Responsibility 1
1.3 Medical Information 1
2 Descriptionofthedevice............................3
2.1 Components 3
2.2 Your device 4
2.3 Circuit 8
2.4 Accessories 8
2.5 Device control panel 10
3 Connectionprocedures ............................11
3.1 Connecting to a power supply 11
3.2 Connecting the circuit 12
3.3 Connecting the mask 15
3.4 Example of fully-assembled system 16
3.5 Connecting accessories 16
4 Switchingonandshuttingdown.....................19
4.1 Standby 19
4.2 Starting up 19
4.3 Shutting down 19
5 CleaningandMaintenance .........................21
6 Troubleshooting ..................................23
7 TechnicalSpecifications............................25
7.1 Dimensions 25
7. 2 W e i g h t 2 5
7. 3 P o w e r s u p p l y 2 6
7. 4 Tr a n s p o r t 2 6
8 Appendix........................................27
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Introduction
1 Introduction
This manual is provided with the device you have received, a medical
ventilator in the VS range. It does not in any way replace the clinical
manual supplied to your physician or HME provider.
There are two models:
•the VS Ultra™, which is blue
•the VS Integra™, which is red.
These devices are designed to provide ventilation for dependent and
non-dependent patients, with a mask or tracheotomy. However, the
illustrations and text in this manual refer solely to the use of a mask.
1.1 Definitions
This manual contains special terms and icons that appear in the margins.
Their purpose is to draw your attention to specific or important
information.
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CAUTION
Explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the
device.
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WARNING
Alerts you to possible injury.
Note: Is an informative or helpful note.
1.2 User/Owner Responsibility
The user or owner of this system is solely responsible and liable for any
injury to persons or damage to property resulting from:
•Operation which is not in accordance with the operating instructions
supplied
•Maintenance or modifications carried out unless in accordance with
authorised instructions and by authorised persons.
Please read this manual carefully before use.
1.3 Medical Information
Purpose of your ventilation device
VS Ultra and VS Integra devices are designed for both adults and
children, in the home or clinical environment.

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The VS Integra and VS Ultra can both be used with single circuit, but only
the VS Ultra model can be used with double circuit.
Warnings
•This manual must be read and understood in full before the device is
used.
•The advice contained in this manual does not replace the instructions
given by your physician (or HME provider), who will already be
familiar with the operation of the device through the clinical manual
provided.
•The device settings must be made by competent and trained staff
under a doctor's supervision.
•The device must be used with the accessories recommended by the
manufacturer or your prescribing physician. The use of inappropriate
accessories is likely to affect the operation of the device.
•In the case of externally visible faults, cease using the device.
•In the event of functional problems (e.g. you find it difficult to breathe
or trigger an inspiratory phase), contact your HME provider.
•Do not open the device casing. Repairs and internal servicing should
only be performed by an authorised service agent.
The above are general warnings. Other specific warnings and notes will
be found throughout the text of the manual.

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Description of the device
2Descriptionofthedevice
2.1 Components
The picture below shows the set of components available from your
HME provider:
•Yo u r d ev i c e
•The power cable
•The circuit
•An interface (mask or tracheotomy)
•The travel bag .
Figure 1: Components available from your HME provider.
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2.2 Your device
Front view
The device comprises:
•A control panel
•An area for connecting the circuit .
Figure 2: Front view of the device.
The control panel comprises a screen and a keypad.
Figure 3: Device control panel.
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LCD Screen
Keypad

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Description of the device
The circuit connection area comprises:
•An air outlet
•Single circuit support with exhalation and pressure line connection.
Figure 4: Detailed view of single circuit support with exhalation and
pressure line connection.
There is a different type of circuit support for double circuit (see next
Figure).
Air outlet
Single circuit support
with exhalation and
pressure line connection

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Figure 5: Detailed view of connection for a double circuit.
Rear view
On the rear of the device, take particular note of the location of the
following:
•The power supply socket
•The fastening clip for the power connection
•The anti-dust filter . You will have to replace this filter (see
“Cleaning and Maintenance” on page 21).
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CAUTION
Never block the exhaust vents. Two places on the rear of the
device are marked with the symbol .
Air outlet
Connection for a
double circuit

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Description of the device
Figure 6: Rear view of device.
Side view
Some device models are fitted with a metal connector for attaching an
oxygen supply (see next Figure).
For instructions on connecting the oxygen source to the device, see
“Connecting supplemental oxygen (optional)” on page 18.
Figure 7: Metal connector for optional O2 pressure.
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Anti-dust filter
(Air inlet)
Fastening clip
Power supply socket
Socket for external battery
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Connector for
oxygen circuit
(Symbol )