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VP AP™ III S T -A with Quic kNa v User Guide English.
English VP AP ™ III S T -A w ith Quic kNa v User Manual English 248603 VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav User Guid e EUR1.boo k Page 1 Tuesd ay, January 17, 2012 11:25 AM.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 User/Owner R esponsibility 1 Medical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Intended Use 1 Contraindications 1 Adv erse Ef fects 1 The VP AP III ST -A with Quic kNav .
1 Introduction English Introduction The VPAP™ III ST-A with QuickNav™ is a bilevel pressure support ventilato r specifically designed for non-invasi ve mask ventilation. This user manual contain s the information you need for the correct use of your VP AP III ST -A with QuickNav .
2 • ear or sinus discomf ort • ey e irritation • mask-related skin irritations • c hest discomf ort. The VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav The VP AP III ST -A with Quic kNa v comprises : • VP AP III ST -A with Quic kNa v (shown above) • Pow e r c o r d • Carry bag • 2 m air tu bing.
3 Setting up the device English • HumidAi re™ heated humidifie r • ResMed Pass ov er humidifier . ! WARNING The HumidAi re 2i, HumidAire 2iC, Humi dAire heated humidi fier and the ResMed Passover are c ompatible for use with thi s device. Pl ease refer to Warnings on page 19.
4 ! WARNING Only ResMed air tubing should be used with y our flow generator. A differ ent type of air tu bing may alter the pr essure you actually receive and reduc e the effectiveness of your trea tment. Do no t use conductive or anti-static hoses or tubes.
5 Starting T reatment English To assist you in adjusting the device, th e keypad and LCD are eq uipped with a backl ight. 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 continual ly.
6 3 Lie down and arrange the air tubing so that it is fre e to move if you turn in your sleep. ! CAUTION Do not leave long len gths of air tubing around the top of your bed.
7 Starting T reatment English Using the Mask-Fit Feature This device includes a mask-fit fea ture to help you fit your mask properly. If a Ramp time is selected, the mask can be adjusted at a pressure closer to the prescri bed pressure. To use the mask-fit feature: 1 Fit your mask a s described in the u ser instructions.
8 How to Use the Menus QuickNav Screen Menu Navigation Patient Treatme nt Menu The patient treatment menu displays a pressure bar and any remaining set Ramp time.
9 How to Use the Menus English The below example shows the progre ssion of sc reens as you navigate to the Usage Data from the Patient Summary Menu. The data displayed in the Summary menu screens is view only.
10 Patient Options Menu The Patient Options menu allows you to set th e local time, date and language and to test and change the al arm volume. SmartStart ™ (SmrtStr tStp) OFF If SmartStart is enabled, the device will start a utomatically when you breathe into the mask and will stop automatically when you take your mask off (SmartStop).
11 The Alarms English The Alarms This device i s fitted with alarms to alert you to change s that will affect yo ur treatment. Alarm Mute Key You can mute an alarm by pressing the Alar m Mut e key once. Pressing this key a second time will un-mute the alarm.
12 3. T urn the device of f and on again at the power switc h. • There is a bloc kage in the air circuit. 1 . Chec k the air circuit for a bloc kage. 2. Remov e bloc kage. 3. Re-start therapy . • Hardware f ailure. If the alarm per sists, return the unit to R esMed for servicing.
13 Cleaning and Maintenance English Cleaning and Maintenance You should regu larly carry out the cleaning and mainten ance described in this section. LCD: NO MASK VENT • Connection of a non-vented mask. • Mask expiratory flow port (vent) may be bloc k ed.
14 Servicing This product (VPAP III ST -A with QuickNav) should be inspe cted by an authorised ResMed service centre five years from the date of manufacture. Prior to this, the d evice is intended to provide safe and reliable operation prov ided that it is operate d and maintained in accordance with the instructi ons provided by Res Med.
15 T roubleshooting English Inverter or UPS The power specifications for an i nverter or a UPS are listed in the following ta ble. The case temperature shoul d be less than 50°C at an ambient tempera ture of 35°C. (For VPAP III ST-A with QuickNav temperature s pec ifications, see “System S pecifications” on page 16.
16 System Specifications Breath is not deep enough to trigger SmartSt art. T a ke a deep breath in and out through the mask. There is e xcessiv e leak. Adjus t position of mask and headgear . Plugs may be missing from ports on mask. Replace plug(s). Air t ubing is not connected proper ly .
17 System S pecifications English Displayed values * Results ma y be inaccurate in the presence of leaks or supplemental oxygen. ** The displa yed v alues are estimates. T hey are pro vided f or trending purposes only . † Results may be inaccurate if the tidal v olume is below 50mL.
18 Notes: • The manufacturer reserves t he right to change these spec ifications without notice. • Further clinical information is available through your aut horised ResMed service centre.
19 System S pecifications English General Warnings and Cautions A warnin g alerts you to possible injury. • The entire manual should be read before using the de vice . • Advice contained in this manua l should not supersede instructio ns given by the prescribing phy sician.
20 Guidance and Manufac turer’s Declaration - Electrom agnetic Emissions and Immunity Guidance and manuf actur er’ s declar ation – el ectromagnetic immunity The VP AP III ST -A with Quic kNav is intended for use in the el ectromagnetic environ ment specifie d below .
21 Guidance and Manufacturer’ s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions and Immunity English Guidance and manuf actur er’ s declar ation – electr omagnetic emissions The VP AP III ST -A with Qui c kNav is int ended fo r use in the el ectromagnetic en vironment specified belo w .
22 Limited Warranty ResMed warrants that you r ResMed product sh all be fr ee from defects in material and workmanship for the period specified below from the date of purchase by the initial consumer. Th is warranty is not transferable. Note: Some models are not avai lable in all region s.
Manuf actur er: ResMed Ltd 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia Distr ibuted b y: ResMed Corp 9001 Spectrum Center Boulevard San Diego CA 92123 USA ResMed (UK) Ltd 96 Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RY UK See www .resmed.com for other ResMed locations worldwide.
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