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VPAP™ III ST-A with QuickNav
User Guide
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM ™ VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Manual English English
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 User/Owner Responsibility 1 Medical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Intended Use 1 Contraindications 1 Adverse Effects 1 The VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Masks 2 Hum
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM Introduction The VPAP™ III ST-A with QuickNav™ is a bilevel pressure support ventilator specifically designed for non-invasive mask ventilation. This user manual contains the information you need for the correct use of your VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav. User/Owner Responsibility The user or owner of this system shall have sole responsibility and liability for any injury to persons or damage t
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM • ear or sinus discomfort • eye irritation • mask-related skin irritations • chest discomfort. The VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav Handle LCD screen Air filter cover Control panel Power switch Air outlet AC Power Socket Communication ports DC Power Socket Removable front cover The VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav comprises: • VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav (shown above) • Power cord • Carry bag • 2 m air
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM • HumidAire™ heated humidifier • ResMed Passover humidifier. WARNING ! The HumidAire 2i, HumidAire 2iC, HumidAire heated humidifier and the ResMed Passover are compatible for use with this device. Please refer to Warnings on page 19. Setting up the device Place the device on a flat surface near the head of your bed. CAUTION ! • Be careful not to place the device where it can be bumped or where
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM WARNING ! Only ResMed air tubing should be used with your flow generator. A different type of air tubing may alter the pressure you actually receive and reduce the effectiveness of your treatment. Do not use conductive or anti-static hoses or tubes. 4 Connect your mask system to the free end of the air tubing. Attaching a Humidifier WARNING ! When using a humidifier, position it lower than yo
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM To assist you in adjusting the device, the keypad and LCD are equipped with a backlight. The LCD backlight comes on when the device is turned on or when you press a key, and turns off after two minutes. The LCD backlight may be set to be on continually. The keypad backlight is on at all times when the device is powered. LEDs The Therapy LED (white) may be on during treatment, if enabled by you
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM 3 Lie down and arrange the air tubing so that it is free to move if you turn in your sleep. CAUTION ! Do not leave long lengths of air tubing around the top of your bed. It could twist around your head or neck while you are sleeping. 4 To start treatment, press the Start/Stop key or if the SmartStart function is enabled, simply breathe into the mask and treatment will begin. Patient Standby S
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM Using the Mask-Fit Feature This device includes a mask-fit feature to help you fit your mask properly. If a Ramp time is selected, the mask can be adjusted at a pressure closer to the prescribed pressure. To use the mask-fit feature: 1 Fit your mask as described in the user instructions. 1 2 Hold down the Start/Stop key for at least two seconds until air pressure delivery starts . 2 The flow
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM How to Use the Menus QuickNav Screen Soft key display Title bar SUMMARY 21:53 6mths EFFICACY DATA Leak: 14.4 L/min Scroll bar Menu icons Vt: 0400-1000 ml RR: 8-15 bpm MV: 3.2-15.0 L/min % Spont. T: 70% Main window % Spont. C: 77% LK: 1.7 Vt: 780 RR: 10 MV: 7.8 Therapy Status bar Menu Navigation To scroll through the menu icons or items Press the Up/Down key to highlight your within a menu
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM The below example shows the progression of screens as you navigate to the Usage Data from the Patient Summary Menu. 123 SUMMARY 21:53 SUMMARY SUMMARY 21:53 21:53 6mths EFFICACY DATA USAGE DATA EFFICACY DATA Used Since: 12 Oct 2006 USAGE DATA USAGE DATA Used: 740 hrs ALARM HISTORY ALARM HISTORY 102/106 days EVENT HISTORY EVENT HISTORY Usage: 7:15 hrs/day SETTINGS SUMMARY SETTINGS SUMMARY SER
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM Function Default Function Description Settings SmartStart™ OFF If SmartStart is enabled, the ON/OFF (SmrtStrtStp) device will start automatically when you breathe into the mask and will stop automatically when you take your mask off (SmartStop). This means you do not have to press the Start/ Stop key to begin or end *, † treatment. * If you select “Mir Full” as the mask option, SmartStop i
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM The Alarms This device is fitted with alarms to alert you to changes that will affect your treatment. Alarm Mute Key You can mute an alarm by pressing the Alarm Mute key once. Pressing this key a second time will un-mute the alarm. If the problem is still present, the alarm will sound again after two minutes. An alarm LED will remain lit for as long as the problem is present. The Title bar
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM Warning Signal/Cause Action 3. Turn the device off and on again at the power switch. • There is a blockage in the air 1. Check the air circuit for a blockage. circuit. 2. Remove blockage. 3. Re-start therapy. • Hardware failure. If the alarm persists, return the unit to ResMed for servicing. LCD: IPAP LOWER Device is operating outside device Continue using and contact your clinician about sp
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM Warning Signal/Cause Action LCD: NO MASK VENT • Connection of a non-vented mask. • Ensure your mask has an expiratory flow port (vent). • Mask expiratory flow port (vent) may be blocked. • Ensure your mask expiratory flow ports (vents) are not blocked. • Use of supplemental oxygen with a vented mask. • Contact your clinician. Note: The non-vented mask alarm activates within 30 seconds (15 s
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 14 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM CAUTION Do not attempt to open the device. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be performed by an authorised service agent. Replacing the Air Filter Inspect the air filter every month to check if it is blocked by dirt or contains holes. With normal use of the device, the air filter needs to be replaced every six months (or more often if your
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM Inverter or UPS The power specifications for an inverter or a UPS are listed in the following table. Continuous Output Peak Output Configuration Power Rating Power Rating VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav (without 60W 225W HumidAire 2i humidifier) VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav with 150W 300W (110V inverter) HumidAire 2i humidifier 600W (240V inverter) Note: Use only a pure sine wave inverter when a Hu
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM Problem / Possible Cause Solution Breath is not deep enough to trigger Take a deep breath in and out through the SmartStart. mask. There is excessive leak. Adjust position of mask and headgear. Plugs may be missing from ports on mask. Replace plug(s). Air tubing is not connected properly. Connect firmly at both ends. Air tubing is kinked or punctured. Straighten or replace. There is a large imp
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248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guide EUR1.book Page 17 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM Sound power level: <45 dB (tested in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17510-1:2007) Dimensions (L x W x H): 270 mm x 230 mm x 141 mm Weight: 2.3 kg Air outlet: 22 mm taper, compatible with ISO 5356-1:2004 Anaesthetic & Respiratory Equipment - Conical Connectors Pressure measurement: Internally mounted pressure transducer Flow measurement: Internally mounted flow transducer Power supply
