ResMed 2011-09 - Manual

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1 Introduction En glish Introduction Read the entire manual before using the device. This User Guide is for a non-clinician user, and does not contain all the information provided in the Clinical Guide. Indications for use The Stellar is intended to provide ventilation for non-dependent, spontaneous...

2 Stellar at a glance The Stellar comprises: • Stellar device • Hypoallergenic air filter • AC power cord • Carry bag • 2 m air tubing • ResMed USB stick • Low pressure oxygen connector. The following optional components are compatible with Stellar: • 3 m air tubing • SlimLine™ air tubing • Clear ai...

3 Stellar at a glance En glish Patient interface Both masks and tracheostomy tubes can be used with Stellar. To set the patient interface type go to the Setup menu, select Clinical Settings , then Advanced Settings . For information on using masks, see the mask manual. For a full list of compatible ...

4 Mobile use The Stellar Mobility bag allows the Stellar to be used in mobile situations, eg, in a wheelchair. For setup and correct use, see the Stellar Mobility Bag User Guide. For extended mobile use, the ResMed Power Station II external power supply unit can be used as an additional power source...

5 Setting up for invasive use En glish Attaching the H4i heated humidifier for noninvasive use Use of the H4i heated humidifier may be recommended by your clinician. For information on using the H4i, see the H4i user guide. WARNING • Always place the H4i on a level surface below the level of the pat...

6 1 Connect the power cord. 2 Plug the free end of the power cord into a power outlet. 3 Connect the antibacterial filter firmly onto the air outlet of the device. 4 Connect the external humidifier to the other side of the antibacterial filter. *If not using an external humidifier, the HMEF can be c...

7 Working with other optional accessories En glish Working with other optional accessories Attaching the pulse oximeter Use of a pulse oximeter may be recommended by your clinician. Contraindication The pulse oximeter does not meet defibrillation-proof requirement per IEC 60601-1: 1990, clause 17.h....

8 Starting therapy using oxygen 1 Fit the oxygen connector to the oxygen inlet of the device. 2 Attach the other end of the oxygen supply tubing to the oxygen supply. 3 Press to start treatment. 4 Turn on oxygen. Stopping therapy using oxygen 1 Turn off oxygen. 2 Press to stop treatment. Using the F...

9 Working with other optional accessories En glish Connecting a sensor 1 Connect the air tubing to the T-piece adapter. 2 Connect the FiO 2 monitoring sensor to the T-piece adapter. 3 Connect the adapter to the air outlet of the device. 4 Connect one end of the cable to the FiO 2 monitoring sensor. ...

10 Stellar basics About the control panel Key Function Start/Stop • Starts or stops treatment. • Extended hold for at least three seconds starts the mask­fitting feature. Alarm mute • During therapy: Press once to mute an alarm. Press a second time to un-mute an alarm. If the problem is still presen...

11 Starting therapy En glish LCD screen The LCD screen displays the menus, monitoring screens and alarm status. Starting therapy Performing a functional test Make sure your device is functioning properly each time before starting therapy. If any problems occur, see “Troubleshooting” on page 21. Plea...

12 You can use the warm-up feature to pre-heat the water in the humidifier prior to starting treatment. The humidifier will be automatically detected when the device is turned on. The Treatment screen provides the option to start warming the humidifier. If the humidifier is heating, the related symb...

13 Starting therapy En glish Turning off the power 1 Stop the therapy. 2 Press the power switch at the back of the device once and follow the instructions on the display. Note: To disconnect the device from the mains power pull out the power cord from the power socket. Working with alarms WARNING Th...

14 Tailoring treatment setup options Setting Ramp Ramp time is a feature that can be enabled by your clinician by setting a maximum ramp time. Designed to make the beginning of treatment more comfortable, ramp time is the period during which the pressure increases from a low start pressure to the tr...

15 Using the menus En glish Using the menus The device has three menus ( Monitoring, Setup, Info ) accessed by the equivalent buttons on the right of the LCD screen. In each menu there are screens that display settings, device or therapy information. Note: iVAPS mode is only available in Stellar 150...

16 Setup menu Setup menu: Clinical Settings (Mask Type) 1 Press to display the Clinical Settings screen. 2 Use the push dial to scroll through the menu and change the Mask Type in the Advanced Settings screen. Mask type options: Nasal, Ultra, Pillow, Full Face, Trach, Pediatric. Note : When Mask Typ...

17 Setup menu En glish Setup menu: Configuration Menu Parameter Description Learn Circuit The device is calibrated according to your air tubing system. 1. If in use, turn off the oxygen flow.2. Select the mask type.3. Set up the air circuit including accessories and patient interface. Note: For inva...

18 Info menu Event Summary Event summary displays the summary of three types of events: changes in settings, alarms and system events (eg, connection of ResMed USB stick). There are up to 200 events of each type, displayed in chronological order, with the most recent event displayed at the top by de...

19 Data management En glish Data management There are two data ports at the rear of the device for connecting a USB stick (see “Stellar at a glance” on page 2). Therapy and device data can be stored on it or read from it to be used with ResMed software applications. WARNING Do not connect any device...

20 Weekly 1 Remove the air tubing from the device and the patient interface. 2 Wash the air tubing in warm water using mild detergent. 3 Rinse thoroughly, hang and allow to dry. 4 Reconnect the air tubing to the air outlet and patient interface. CAUTION Do not use bleach, chlorine, alcohol or aromat...

21 Troubleshooting En glish Multipatient use WARNING An antibacterial filter is mandatory if the device is used on multiple patients. In a mulitpatient use environment, you must perform the following before the device is provided to a new patient: Servicing CAUTION Inspection and repair should only ...

23 Troubleshooting En glish LCD: Circuit disconnected! The air tubing is not connected properly to the humidifier or the device. 1. Check that the air tubing is connected properly to the humidifier or the device. 2. If the alarm is not cleared, stop treatment. 3. Re-start treatment. LCD: Low Minute ...

24 Other troubleshooting LCD: Low FiO 2 Level! FiO 2 has dropped below the pre-set alarm level. • Perform FiO 2 sensor calibration. • If the problem persists contact your clinician. LCD: High FiO 2 Level! FiO 2 has exceeded the pre-set alarm level. • Perform FiO 2 sensor calibration. • If the proble...

26 Technical specifications The delivered airflow is not humid/heated although the H4i humidifier is in use The humidifier is not properly attached. Correctly attach the humidifier. The humidifier does not heat. The device is currently powered by battery use or not connected to the mains. The humidi...

28 Notes: • The manufacturer reserves the right to change these specifications without notice. • Pressure may be displayed in cm H 2 O or hPa. Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions and immunity Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and nee...

30 Symbols Follow instructions for use; Class II equipment; Type BF equipment; IP31 Device is protected against solid foreign objects of 2.5 mm diameter and greater and vertically falling water drops; Caution; Standby or preparatory state for a part of equipment; Connection for oxygen supply; max 30...

31 General warnings and cautions En glish • The device must only be used with masks (and connectors 1 ) recommended by ResMed, or by a clinician or respiratory therapist. A mask should not be used unless the device is turned on and operating properly. The vent hole or holes associated with the mask ...

32 Limited warranty ResMed Ltd (hereafter ’ResMed’) warrants that your ResMed product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the period specified below. This warranty is only available to the initial consumer. It is not transferable. If the product fails...