Respironics Bipap Harmony S/T Bedienungsanleitung

S/T

atient Guide

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JR 3/15/01

S/T Patient Guide

Contents

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................... 3

Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................ 3

Cautions............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Temperatures ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Intended Use/Indications for Use ....................................................................................................................... 5

Contraindications ............................................................................................................................................... 5

1 Contents of the Package........................................................................... 6

2 Introduction to the Harmony S/T.............................................................. 7

What is Bi-Level Ventilation?..............................................................................................................................7

What is the Harmony S/T? ................................................................................................................................. 8

Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

How to Contact Respironics............................................................................................................................... 9

3 A Tour of the Harmony S/T ..................................................................... 10

Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Top Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Connecting the Breathing Circuit ..................................................................................................................... 12

Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

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4 Using the Harmony S/T ........................................................................... 13

Installing the Inlet Filters .................................................................................................................................. 13

Where to Place the Harmony S/T Unit ............................................................................................................. 14

Connecting the Breathing Circuit ..................................................................................................................... 14

Complete Harmony S/T Setup ......................................................................................................................... 16

Plugging the Unit In (UsingAC Power) ............................................................................................................ 17

Using DC Power............................................................................................................................................... 17

Starting the Harmony S/T Unit ......................................................................................................................... 18

Adjusting the Rise Time ................................................................................................................................... 18

5 Alarms and What to Do............................................................................. 19

6 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 23

Mask Discomfort and Corrective Actions ......................................................................................................... 24

7 Cleaning the Unit and Filters ................................................................... 27

Cleaning Your Harmony Unit............................................................................................................................ 27

Cleaning/Replacing the Inlet Filters ................................................................................................................. 28

8 Using Oxygen with your Harmony Ventilator ....................................... 30

Limited Warranty.......................................................................................... 35

S/T Patient Guide

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

AWarning indicates the possibility of injury to you or the

operator of the device.

• This manual serves as a reference. The instructions in

this manual are not intended to supersede the

instructions of your care giver.

• The Harmony S/T ventilator is not intended to provide

the total ventilatory requirements of the patient.

• The prescribed patient settings must be adjusted by

trained and authorized personnel only. Do not attempt

to open the top lid of the unit.

• Use only the patient circuit provided by your home

care provider.

• When using a patient circuit that contains a Whisper

Swivel®II or other exhalation device, do not tape, seal,

or otherwise block the vent openings. Doing so may

result in asphyxia.

• Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be

used while smoking or in the presence of an open ﬂame.

• Exercise caution when using the Harmony S/T ventilator

if the room temperature is greater than 95 °F (35 °C). At

high room temperatures, the air from the unit can cause

discomfort or irritation to your nasal passages and your

airway.

•Do not use the Harmony S/T if the breathing circuit

connection is blocked.

• When the Harmony S/T ventilator is used with a

humidiﬁer, be sure that the humidifier is lower than both

the unit and you.

• Repairs and adjustments must be performed by

Respironics-authorized service personnel ONLY.

Service done by inexperienced, unqualiﬁed personnel or

installation of unauthorized parts could cause injury,

invalidate the warranty, or result in costly damage.

• Periodically inspect electrical cords for damage or signs

of wear.

• To avoid electrical shock, unplug the Harmony S/T unit

before cleaning it.

• Immediately report any unusual chest discomfort,

shortness of breath, or severe headache to

your physician.

• If the unit is dropped or if you notice any changes in the

operation, contact your home care provider.

WARNINGS

S/T Patient Guide

Additional Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are

located throughout this manual.

Cautions, Notes

Cautions

A Caution indicates the possibility of damage to the device.

• Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order

of a physician.

• Do not expose the Harmony S/T ventilator to tempera-

tures at or near the extremes of those shown below. If

exposure to such temperatures has occurred, allow the

unit to come to room temperature before turning it on.

Temperatures

Operating: 5 °C to 40 °C

Transport/Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C

• The unit must be positioned on its base for

proper operation.

• Do not place the unit such that any side or the bottom of

the unit may not have adequate air circulation.

• A properly installed, undamaged inlet filter is required

for proper operation.

• Never place liquids on or near the Harmony S/T unit.

• If the External Battery Discharged Alarm is activated,

disconnect the external battery immediately.A dis-

charged battery may be damaged if it continues to be

connected to the ventilator.

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Intended Use/Indications for Use

The BiPAP Harmony S/T is a non-invasive, pressure

support ventilator used to augment the breathing of

patients suffering from acute or chronic respiratory

insufficiency, or to maintain airway patency and provide

ventilatory support to patients who experience obstructive

sleep apnea.

It is not intended to provide the total ventilatory

requirements of the patient.

The Harmony S/T is intended for use in the home,

hospital, or other institutional settings.

Contraindications

The Harmony S/T ventilator should not be used if you

have severe respiratory failure without a spontaneous

respiratory drive.

If any of the following conditions apply to you, consult

your physician before using the Harmony S/T ventilator.

Consult your physician if you have:

• the inability to maintain a patent airway or adequately

clear secretions.

• a risk of aspiration of gastric contents.

• acute sinusitis or otitis media.

• an allergy or hypersensitivity to the mask materials

where the risk

from allergic reaction outweighs the beneﬁt of ventila-

tory assistance.

• epistaxis.

• hypotension.

The following are potential side effects of noninvasive

positive pressure therapy:

• Ear discomfort

• Conjunctivitis

• Skin abrasions due to noninvasive interfaces

• Aerophagia (gastric distention)

Intended Use, Contraindications

S/T Patient Guide

1 Contents of the Package

The BiPAP Harmony S/T package contains:

• BiPAP Harmony S/T unit

• Six feet of tubing

• Whisper Swivel II exhalation port

• Gray Foam filter

• Ultra-fine filter

If any of the items are missing, please contact your home

care provider.

Disposable

Ultra-fine Filter

Harmony S/T Unit Six Feet of

Tubing

Exhalation

Port

Package Contents

Your home care provider should have pre-assembled the

tubing, exhalation port, and mask into a breathing circuit.

OPTIONS

• DC power cord

• Oxygen valve (required for oxygen use)

• Bacteria filter

• Humidifier

Reusable Gray

Foam Filter

S/T Patient Guide

2 Introduction to the Harmony S/T

What is Bi-Level Ventilation?

Bi-level ventilation with the Harmony S/T Ventilatory

Support System helps you to breathe by supplying two

levels of air pressure. The Harmony S/T provides a higher

pressure—known as IPAP (Inspiratory PositiveAirway

Pressure)—when you inhale, and a lower pressure—

known as EPAP(Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure)—

when you exhale. The higher pressure opens your airway

to increase the amount of air going into your lungs, and the

lower pressure makes it easier for you to exhale while still

keeping your airway open.

NOTE:Occasionally, cosmetic changes may be made to

the product that do not affect the performance or

specifications of the product. These kinds of

changes do not warrant a reprinting of this

manual. Illustrations are for reference only.

Introduction

IPAP

Pressure

EPAP

Pressure

The Harmony Ventilator Provides

Two Levels of Ventilation.

Figure 2-1. BiPAP Breathing Levels.

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What is the Harmony S/T?

The Harmony ventilator, shown in Figure 2-2, supplies

two levels of air pressure through a breathing circuit. The

circuit consists of:

• circuit tubing to deliver the air from the ventilator to

your interface (e.g., mask)

• an exhalation port to vent exhaled air from the circuit

• a mask or other interface to deliver the ventilation to

your nose or nose and mouth, depending on which

interface has been prescribed for you

The system senses your breathing effort and changes

pressure levels when you inhale and exhale.

Figure 2-2. The Harmony S/T Unit.

Introduction

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