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™
S9 VPAP Tx
POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE THERAPY DEVICE
Clinical Guide
English
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™ S9 VPAP Tx POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE THERAPY DEVICE Clinical Guide English
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Contents General warnings and cautions ..............................................................1 Welcome ...............................................................................................2 S9 VPAP Tx indications for use .......................................................2 S9 VPAP Tx contraindications .........................................................2 S9 VPAP Tx adverse effects ............................................................2 S9 VPAP Tx at a glance ...
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General warnings and cautions WARNINGS • Read the entire manual before using the device. • Use the device only as directed by the physician or healthcare provider. • Use the device only for the intended use as described in this manual. Advice contained in this manual should not supersede instructions given by the physician. • If you notice any unexplained changes in the performance of the device, if it is making unusual or harsh sounds, if the device or the power supply are dropped or mishand
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Welcome The S9 VPAP Tx provides continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel therapy. The S9 VPAP Tx is a component of the S9 VPAP Tx Lab System. The S9 VPAP Tx Lab System provides remote PC control of a positive airway pressure therapy device (therapy device) capable of delivering multiple therapy modes. The system comprises: 1. S9 VPAP Tx or other compatible ResMed therapy device 2. Tx Link connection module 3. EasyCare Tx titration software. 12 3 This guide provides instructions
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S9 VPAP Tx at a glance Module/Adapter port Air filter DC power inlet Air outlet The S9 VPAP Tx system comprises the following elements: • S9 VPAP Tx device • H5i heated humidifier • ClimateLine™ heated air tubing • 90W power supply unit • S9 travel bag • S9 USB Adapter. Optional components include: • Standard air tubing ™ • SlimLine air tubing MAX ™ • ClimateLine heated air tubing • 3 m air tubing • Antibacterial filter. 3 English
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Masks Mask systems recommended for use with the S9 VPAP Tx can be found at www.resmed.com. For information on using a mask refer to the mask user guide. For a complete list of recommended masks and their settings go to www.resmed.com on the Products page under Service & Support. If you do not have internet access, please contact your ResMed representative. CAUTION Non-vented masks should not be used with the device. Supplemental oxygen Supplemental oxygen can be used with the S9 VPAP Tx. F
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Therapy modes The following table describes the therapy modes available on the S9 VPAP Tx. Therapy mode Description CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Delivers a fixed pressure with optional Expiratory Pressure) Pressure Relief (EPR). EPR can improve patient comfort. AutoSet Delivers CPAP therapy with optional Expiratory Pressure Relief (EPR). Automatically adjusts the CPAP pressure in response to snore, flow limited breaths and apneas. VAuto Automatically adjusts pressure in response to flow
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S9 VPAP Tx basics Setting up the S9 VPAP Tx Info menu button Module/Adaptor Port LCD screen Start/Stop button 4 To Tx Link 5 6 8 Alarm and 1 Setup menu button Alarm mute therapy LEDs button 3 Push dial 7 2 Key Function WARNING Starts or stops treatment. Start/Stop button • Make sure the power cord and plug are in good condition and the equipment is not damaged. Power Save mode—hold for three seconds. • Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces. • Do not leave long lengths of air tubing ar
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Setting up the S9 VPAP Tx Module/Adaptor Port 4 To Tx Link 5 6 8 1 3 7 2 WARNING • Make sure the power cord and plug are in good condition and the equipment is not damaged. • Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces. • Do not leave long lengths of air tubing around the top of the patient’s bed. It could twist around the patient’s head or neck while they are sleeping. • Do not use electrically conductive or antistatic air tubings. • Do not use the air tubing if there are any visible signs of
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5. Connect the S9 VPAP Tx to the Tx Link via USB serial cable. 6. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet. 7. Connect one end of the air tubing firmly onto the air outlet. 8. Connect the assembled mask system to the free end of air tubing. The S9 VPAP Tx does not use the SD Card function to store data. All necessary data is transferred via Tx Link and available through the EasyCare Tx software. Notes: • Always ensure that the S9 VPAP Tx is placed in an area where the alarm L
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1. Slide the latch and lift open the flip lid. 2. Remove the water tub. 3. Fill the water tub (through the center hole) with distilled or deionized water up to the maximum water level mark (12.5 fl oz / 380 mL). 4. Return the water tub to the H5i. 5. Close the flip lid ensuring that it clicks into place. 9 English
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Mask and air tubing settings Use the following settings below for each mask type: Mask type Settings Full Face Full Face Pillows Pillows Nasal Nasal (for Ultra Mirage mask, use ‘Nasal Ultra’) Pediatric Pediatric Notes: • For more information on assembling the mask see the mask user guide. • For a complete list of recommended masks and their settings go to www.resmed.com on the Products page under Service & Support. If you do not have internet access, please contact your ResMed representative.
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Navigating the menus In general, to navigate the menus: 1. Turn until the 2. Press . 3. Turn until you 4. Press to confirm parameter you The selection is see the setting that your choice. The require is displayed highlighted in you require. screen returns to in blue. orange. blue. About the menus There are three menus that are designed to help you choose your options. These are: 1. Home menu—for day to day adjustments. 2. Setup menu—where settings can be adjusted. 3. Info menu—provid
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Changing settings via the Home menu From the Home menu, you can adjust or check the following features: Humidity level Humidity levels can be adjusted at any time to find the setting that is most comfortable for the patient. Climate Control MAX When the ClimateLine or ClimateLine heated air tubing is connected and Climate Control is enabled, the air temperature can be adjusted to find the setting that is most comfortable for the patient. When set to Auto, Climate Control prevents rainout by
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Viewing the treatment screens Depending on how the system has been configured and what mode has been selected, you will see one of the following example screens (shown in iVAPS mode below) when the device is running: 9 H5i humidifier 9 H5i humidifier 9 H5i humidifier MAX MAX 9 ClimateLine/ClimateLine 9 ClimateLine/ClimateLine 9 Climate Control – Auto 9 Climate Control – Manual 9 Therapy data To toggle between the treatment screens, press from your HOME screen. 9 Treatment with device 9 Treatm
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Treatment screen parameters Parameter Modes Description Leak 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Estimate of the total rate of air escaping due to mouth and unintentional mask leaks, expressed in L/min (5-breath moving average). Minute Ventilation (MV) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Volume of air breathed in, or out within any 60-second period, expressed in L/min (5-breath moving average). Target Minute 9 9 Minute ventilation the device is Ventilation (TgMv) attempting to achieve. Pressure support increases if th
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Setup menu The Setup menu allows set up of all parameters pertaining to the patient’s therapy. Setup menu access To access Setup menu, press the Setup button. There are three screens available from the Setup menu as shown in iVAPS mode below: Settings Displays parameters directly affecting the patient’s therapy. Options Displays parameters affecting the patient’s comfort. Configuration Displays general device setting and resetting options. 15 English
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* Clinical setup menu parameters Parameter Modes Range Description Settings Circuit Mask type 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Full Face / Nasal Selects the type of mask used / Pillows / Nasal by the patient. Ultra / Pediatric Default: Full Face Tube type SlimLine / Shows the type of air tubing 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Standard / 3 m used by the patient. Default: Standard Not displayed if ClimateLine or MAX ClimateLine is connected AB filter 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 No / Yes Enables or disables antibacterial filt
