ResMed Stellar 100 - Manual

1 Introduction En glis h 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 100/150 is intended to provide ventilation for non-dependent, sp...

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 glis h 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 glis h Note: Other external humidifiers can be used for noninvasive setup. ResMed recommends using a breathing system (including antibacterial filter, air tubings, external humidifier) with an impedance of maximum 2 cm H 2 O at 30 L/min, 5 cm H 2 O at 60 L/min and 16...

6 CAUTION When using a humidifier check the breathing system regularly for accumulated water. Note: When the mask type is set to Trach , the Non-Vented Mask alarm will be automatically enabled to alert you when the ResMed Leak Valve has no vent holes or when the vent holes are blocked. 1 Connect the...

7 Working with other optional accessories En glis h 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 glis h 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 l 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 pres...

11 Starting therapy En glis h LCD screen The LCD screen displays the menus, monitoring screens and alarm status. Values on this LCD screen and other screens throughout the User Guide are examples only. Starting therapy Performing a functional test Make sure your device is functioning properly each t...

12 6 Check H4i heated humidifier (if in use). Check that the warm-up feature is displayed in the Treatment screen. Start the warm-up feature. Check that the humidifier warm-up symbol is displayed on top of the screen. You can use the warm-up feature to pre-heat the water in the humidifier prior to s...

13 Starting therapy En glis h 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 T...

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 glis h 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 15...

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 glis h 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 inv...

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 glis h 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 devic...

20 CAUTION • Do not hang the air tubing in direct sunlight as the tubing may harden over time and eventually crack. • Do not use bleach, chlorine, alcohol or aromatic-based solutions (including all scented oils), moisturising or antibacterial soaps to clean the air tubing or the device on a daily ba...

21 Cleaning and maintenance En glis h . Disinfection Disinfection of your device helps to prevent the risk of cross contamination. Disinfect the exterior of the device, and especially the air outlet, with a damp cloth and a disinfection solution (eg, Microzid). Multipatient use WARNING • An antibact...

22 Servicing CAUTION Inspection and repair should only be performed by an authorised agent. Under no circumstances should you attempt to open, service or repair the device yourself. This product should be inspected by an authorised ResMed service centre five years from the date of manufacture, excep...

25 Troubleshooting En glis h Other troubleshooting LCD: External DC Power Use! The device is powered by an external battery. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the device if you want to run from mains power. Note: The alarm will be cleared automatically after one minute. Problem / p...

27 Technical specifications En glis h Technical specifications FiO 2 sensor is used or defective. If the lifetime of the FiO 2 sensor has exceeded one year please replace the FiO 2 sensor and start calibration again. LCD: is displayed in the header. Battery is not charging. • Ensure the ambient temp...

31 Technical specifications En glis h Symbols Follow instructions for use; Class II equipment; Type BF applied part; Bell (Remote Alarm); IP31 Device is protected against solid foreign objects of 2.5 mm diameter and greater and vertically falling water drops; Caution; General warning sign (see H4i c...

32 General warnings and cautions WARNINGS A warning alerts you to possible injury. • Read the entire manual before using the device. • This device should only be used with air tubing and accessories recommended by ResMed or the prescribing clinician. Use of incorrect air tubing and accessories may a...

34 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...