ResMed VPAP Auto 25 VPAP ST VPAP S manual

VP AP™ A uto 25 VP AP™ S T VP AP™ S Positive Airw A y Pressure device User Guide English[...]

English VP AP™ A uto 25 VP AP™ S T VP AP™ S POSITIVE AI RWA Y PRES SURE DEVICE User Guide English ResMed Ltd (Manufacturer) 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia ResMed Corp (US Designated Agent) 14040 Danielson Street Poway CA 92064-6857 USA ResMed (UK) Ltd (EU Authorized Representative) 96 Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshi[...]

Cont ents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contraindications 1 Adv erse Ef f ects 1 The VP AP S ystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Masks 2 Humidifier 2 ResScan Data Card 2 Supplemental Oxygen 3 Using the VP AP Auto 25[...]

1 Introduction English Introduction The VPAP TM Auto 25 , VPAP TM ST and the VPAP TM S are i ndicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep ap nea (OSA) in patients weighing more than 66 lb (30 kg). They are intended for home and hospit al use. Contraindications Positive airwa y pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patien ts with the fo[...]

2 Masks The following Re sMed mask systems are re commended for use with these devices: For information on using masks, see your mask manual. For the latest avai lable masks, see www.resmed.com. Humidifier If you are experie ncing dryness of the nose, throat or mouth, the H4i heated humidifier is recommend ed for use with these VPAP devices. ! WARN[...]

3 Using the VP AP Auto 25, VPAP ST & VP AP S English Supplemental Oxygen The VPAP Auto 25, VPAP ST and VPAP S are designed to be compatible with the following levels of supplemental oxygen usage: • Up to 4 L/mi n in V Auto mod e • Up to 1 5 L/min in CP AP , S, ST and T modes. At a fixed flow rate of supple mental oxygen flow, the inhaled ox[...]

4 ! CAUTION • Be careful not to place the device where it can be bumped or where someone is likely to trip over the powe r cord. • If you put the device on the floo r , mak e sure the area is free from dust and clear of bedding, clot hes or other objects that c ould bloc k the air inlet. Attaching a H4i Humidifier The H4i humidifier attaches to[...]

5 Using the VP AP Auto 25, VPAP ST & VP AP S English Using the Menus The VPAP Auto 25 , VPAP ST and VPAP S provide a set of functions whi ch are arranged in menus and submenus. Vi a the LCD screen, the menus and submenus allow you to view and change the settings for a particul ar function. To navigate and make selections with in the Patient Men[...]

6 How to Select the Mask Type Scroll to MASK and select . Press or until you see the setting you require. The fo llowing table shows the setting that should be se lected for each mask : How to change the EPR level (CPAP mode) Expiratory Pressure Reli ef (EPR) can be used to improve your comfort l evel when breathing out during treatment. If patient[...]

7 Using the VP AP Auto 25, VPAP ST & VP AP S English Starting Treatment 1 Make sure the power is on. The product name is displayed briefly on the LCD screen , then the standby (Ramp/ Settle) screen appears. The key and LCD backlights also turn on. 2 Fit your mask as d escribed in the mask user instructions. ! WARNING A mask should no t be used [...]

8 Using the Mask-Fitting feature The VPAP Auto 25, VPAP ST and VPAP S include a m ask-fitting feature to help you fit your mask properly. The mask-fitting fe ature deliv ers air pressure for a three- minute period, prior to starting treatment, for checking and adjusting you r mask fit to minimize leaks. To use the mask-fitting feature: 1 Fit your m[...]

9 Using the VP AP Auto 25, VPAP ST & VP AP S English Using the Data Card If your clinician need s to review your treatment, they will a sk you to use the Data Card to copy data from your VPAP device and return th e card to them. Copying Data onto a Data Card 1 Switch on your VPAP and wai t until you see the standby (Ramp/Settle) screen. 2 Hold [...]

10 Traveling with the VPAP Auto 25, VPAP ST & VPAP S International Use Your VPAP flow generator has an internal pow er adapter that enable s it to operate in other countries. It will operate on power supplies of 100–240V and 50–60Hz. No special adjustment i s necessary, but you wil l require an approved power co rd for that country. Use on [...]

11 Cleaning and Maintenance English Cleaning and Maintenance You should regularly carry out the cleaning and main tenance described in this section. Refer to your mask and humidifier manuals fo r detailed instru ctions regarding the care of those devices. Daily Disconnect the air tubing and hang it in a clean, dry pla ce until next use. Weekly 1 Re[...]

12 ! WARNING • Do not wash the air filt er . The air filter is not washable or reusab le. • The air filter cover protec ts the devi ce in the even t of accidental liquid spillage onto the devic e. Ensure the air filter and air filt er cover are fit ted at all times. Servicing This product should be inspe cted by an authorized Res Med service ce[...]

13 T roubleshooting English Troubleshooting If there is a p roblem, try the fol lowing suggestions. If the problem cannot be solved , contact your equipment supplier or Re sMed. Do not attempt to open the device. No display Insufficient air delivered fr om the VP AP device Device doe s not star t when y ou br eathe into th e mask Device does not st[...]

14 Displays er ror message: Check tube!! Key if done Displays er ror message: Exxxx Call Service (wher e xxxx defines an err or) Displays er ror message: HIGH LEAK!!! Adjust Mask The follow ing message is display ed on the LCD aft er you try to update set tings or copy data to the D ata Card : Card Error Remove Card The follow ing message is displa[...]

15 T echnical Specifications English Technical Specifications Note: The manufact urer res er ves the right to change these specific ations without notice . Symbols Which Appear On The Device At tention, consult accompany ing document s; Drip proof; T ype CF equipment; Dangerous voltage; Class II equipment; Start/Stop; Manufacturer . Operating press[...]

16 General Warnings and Cautions ! Warnings • Advice contained in this manual should not supersede instructions given b y the prescribing physician. • A patient should not connect a device to the data com municati on port unless instructed to do so by their health care pro v ider or phys ician. Only ResMed products are designed to be connected [...]

17 General W arnings and Cautions English Guidance and Manufactur er’ s Declaration – Electromagnetic Emissi ons and Immunity Guidance and manufact urer’ s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The V P AP Aut o 25 , VPA P ST and VP AP S device s are intended for use in the electr omagnetic en vironment spe cified belo w . The customer or [...]

18 Guidance and manu f acturer’ s de claration – electromagnetic immunity The VP AP device is intended f or use in the electromagn etic envi ronment specif ied belo w . T he customer or th e user of th e VP AP devic e should assur e that the de vice is used in suc h an en vironment. Immunity test I E C 6 0 6 01- 1- 2 te s t level Compliance lev[...]

19 Limited W arranty English Limited Warranty ResMed warrants that your ResMed product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period speci fied below from the d ate of purchase by the initial co nsumer. Th is wa rranty is not transf erable. Note: Some model s are not av ailable in all re gions. If the product fails under con[...]