ResMed AirStart 10 APAP Bedienungsanleitung

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Welcome

The AirStart™10 APAP and AirStart 10 CPAP are ResMed's Automatic Positive Airway Pressure

(APAP) and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices.

WARNING

Read this entire guide before using the device.

CAUTION

In the US, Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

Indications for use

AirStart 10 APAP

The AirStart 10 APAP self-adjusting device is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep

apnea (OSA) in patients weighing more than 66 lb (30 kg). It is intended for home and hospital use.

The humidifier is intended for single patient use in the home environment and re-use in a

hospital/institutional environment.

AirStart 10 CPAP

The AirStart 10 CPAP device is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in

patients weighing more than 66 lb (30 kg). It is intended for home and hospital use.

The humidifier is intended for single patient use in the home environment and re-use in a

hospital/institutional environment.

Contraindications

Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with the following pre-

existing conditions:

severe bullous lung disease

pneumothorax

pathologically low blood pressure

dehydration

cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery, or trauma.

Adverse effects

You should report unusual chest pain, severe headache, or increased breathlessness to your

prescribing physician. An acute upper respiratory tract infection may require temporary

discontinuation of treatment.

The following side effects may arise during the course of therapy with the device:

drying of the nose, mouth, or throat

nosebleed

bloating

ear or sinus discomfort

eye irritation

skin rashes.

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At a glance

The AirStart 10 can include the following:

Device with HumidAir™integrated humidifier

Water tub (standard)

Air tubing

Standard filter (already inserted)

Power supply unit

Travel bag

SD card (already inserted).

Contact your care provider for a range of accessories available for use with the device including:

Air tubing: SlimLine™, Standard

Water tub: Standard water tub (for single patient use only, cannot be disinfected), cleanable

water tub (for multi-patient use, can be disinfected)

Filter: Hypoallergenic filter, standard filter

Air10™DC/DC converter (12V/24V)

SD card reader

Air10 USB adapter.

About your device

1 Air outlet 5 Water tub

2 Air filter cover 6 Screen

3 Power inlet 7 Adapter cover

4 Serial number and device number 8 SD card cover

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About the control panel

Start/Stop button

Press to start/stop therapy.

Press and hold for three seconds to enter power save

mode.

Up/Select/Down buttons

Press Up or Down to navigate the menu and press

Select to choose an option.

Press Up or Down to adjust an option and press Select

to save your change.

Home button Press to return to the Home screen.

Different icons may be displayed on the screen at different times including:

Ramp Time

Humidity

Humidifier warming

Humidifier cooling

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Setup

CAUTION

Do not overfill the water tub as water may enter the device and air tubing.

1. Place the device on a stable level surface.

2. Plug the power connector into the rear of the device. Connect one end of the power cord into

the power supply unit and the other end into the power outlet.

3. Connect the air tubing firmly to the air outlet located on the rear of the device.

4. Open the water tub and fill it with distilled water up to the maximum water level mark.

Do not fill the water tub with hot water.

5. Close the water tub and insert it into the side of the device.

6. Connect the free end of the air tubing firmly onto the assembled mask.

See the mask user guide for detailed information.

Recommended masks are available on www.resmed.com.

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Starting therapy

1. Fit your mask.

2. Press Start/Stop.

You will know that therapy is on when the Sleep Report screen is displayed.

The current treatment pressure is shown in the center of the screen.

During ramp time the pressure is gradually increasing and you will see a

spinning circle. Once the prescribed treatment pressure is reached, the entire

circle will be solid.

The screen will go black automatically after a short period of time. You can press Home or Select to

turn it back on. If power is interrupted during therapy, the device will automatically restart therapy

when power is restored.

Stopping therapy

1. Remove your mask.

2. Press Start/Stop.

The Sleep Report now gives you a summary of your therapy session.

Usage hours

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Indicates the number of hours of therapy you received last

session.

Humidifier–Indicates if your humidifier is working properly:

Humidifier working.

Humidifier might be faulty, contact your care provider.

Power save mode

Your AirStart 10 device records your therapy data. However, you can put it into power save mode to

save electricity.

To enter power save mode:

Press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds.

The screen goes black.

To exit power save mode:

Press Start/Stop once.

The Home screen is displayed.

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My Options

Your AirStart 10 device has been set up for your needs by your care provider, but you may find you

want to make small adjustments to make your therapy more comfortable.

Highlight My Options and press Select to see your

current settings. From here, you can personalize your

options.

Ramp Time

Designed to make the beginning of therapy more comfortable, Ramp Time is the period during

which the pressure increases from a low start pressure to the prescribed treatment pressure.

You can set your Ramp Time to Off or between 5 to 45 minutes.

To adjust Ramp Time:

1. In My Options, press Up or Down to highlight

Ramp Time and then press Select.

2. Press Up or Down to adjust the ramp time to your

preferred setting and press Select to save the

change.

Humidity Level

The humidifier moistens the air and is designed to make therapy more comfortable. If you are

getting a dry nose or mouth, turn up the humidity. If you are getting any moisture in your mask, turn

down the humidity.

You can set the Humidity Level to Off or between 1 and 8, where 1 is the lowest humidity setting

and 8 is the highest humidity setting.

To adjust the Humidity Level:

1. In My Options, press Up or Down to highlight

Humidity Level and then press Select.

2. Press Up or Down to adjust the humidity level and

press Select to save the change.

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More options

Your care provider may have given you access to personalize a few more options.

Pressure Relief When Pressure Relief is enabled, you may find it easier to breathe out. This

can help you get used to therapy.

Mask This option shows your mask type setting. If you use more than one type of

mask, adjust this setting when switching between masks.

Run Warmup This option allows you to pre-heat the water before starting therapy, so that

the air is not cold or dry at the beginning of therapy.

Caring for your device

It is important that you regularly clean your AirStart 10 device to make sure you receive optimal

therapy. The following sections will help you with disassembling, cleaning, checking and

reassembling your device.

Disassembling

1. Hold the water tub at the top and bottom, press it gently and pull it away from the device.

2. Open the water tub and discard any remaining water.

3. Hold the cuff of the air tubing and gently pull it away from the device.

4. Hold both the cuff of the air tubing and the swivel of the mask, then gently pull apart.

Cleaning

You should clean the device weekly as described. Refer to the mask user guide for detailed

instructions on cleaning your mask.

1. Wash the water tub and air tubing in warm water using mild detergent.

Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine.

2. Rinse the water tub and air tubing thoroughly and allow to dry out of direct sunlight and/or heat.

3. Wipe the exterior of the device with a dry cloth.

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Checking

You should regularly check the water tub, air tubing and the air filter for any damage.

1. Check the water tub:

Replace it if it is leaking or has become cracked, cloudy or pitted.

Replace it if the seal is cracked or torn.

Remove any white powder deposits using a solution of one part household vinegar to

10 parts water.

2. Check the air tubing and replace it if there are any holes, tears or cracks.

3. Check the air filter and replace it at least every six months. Replace it more often if there are any

holes or blockages by dirt or dust.

To replace the air filter:

1. Open the air filter cover and remove the old air filter.

The air filter is not washable or reusable.

2. Place a new air filter onto the air filter cover and then close it.

Make sure the air filter is fitted at all times to prevent water and dust from entering the device.

Reassembling

When the water tub and air tubing are dry, you can reassemble the parts.

1. Connect the air tubing firmly to the air outlet located on the rear of the device.

2. Open the water tub and fill it with distilled room temperature water up to the maximum water

level mark.

3. Close the water tub and insert it into the side of the device.

4. Connect the free end of the air tubing firmly onto the assembled mask.

Therapy data

Your AirStart 10 device records your therapy data for you and your care provider so they can view

and make changes to your therapy if required.

SD card

Your therapy data is stored the SD card. Your care provider may ask you to send the SD card by mail

or to bring it in. When instructed by your care provider, remove the SD card.

Do not remove the SD card from the device when the SD light is flashing.

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