Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto III del fabbricante ResMed
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VP AP ™ III & III S T User Manual English 2481 27/1 05 07 Global leaders in sleep and respiratory medicine www .r esmed.com 248127/1 VP AP III & III ST User Manual ENG.
VP AP ™ III & III S T Illustrations Component of 2481 27/1 HUMIDIFIERS A B 12 4 Remo vable front cover SETTING UP THE VP AP D 1 2 4 LCD screen Handle Control panel Air outlet Air filter cover Serial communications port (9-pin) Power switc h Power soc k et © 2005 ResMed Ltd.
A TT ACHING A P ASSO VER HUMIDIFIER H 4 © 2005 ResMed Ltd. 3 A TT ACHING A HUMIDAIRE HUMIDIFIER G © 2005 ResMed Ltd. 12 4 3 12 (2 m/3 m) (52 cm) (2 m/3 m) (52 cm) REPLACING THE AIR FIL TER I © 2005 ResMed Ltd.
VP AP ™ III & III S T User Manual English.
Protected by patents: A U 697 65 2, A U 699726, AU 71 3679, EP 0661 071, EP 0858352, US 494431 0, US 5199424, US 5522382, US 62131 19, US 6240921, US 670531 5. Other patents pending. Protected by design registrations: A U 1 47283, AU 1 47335, A U 1 47336, CH 1 28.
iii Contents Cont ents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 User/Owner R esponsibilit y 1 Medical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv Limited W ar ranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction Introduction The VPAP™ III and VPAP III ST are bilevel pressure support ventilators specifically designed for non-invasive mask ventilation.
2 • conditions predisposing to a risk of aspiration of gastric contents • impaired abilit y to clear secretions • hypotension or significant intra vascular v olume depletion • pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum • recent cranial trauma or surger y .
3 Medical Information Note : The above are ge neral warnings and cautions. Further specific warnings, cautions and notes appear next to the relevant instructions in the manual. Adverse Effects You should report unusual chest pain, severe headache or increased breathlessness to your phy sician.
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5 The VP AP Sy stem The VPAP System Please ref er to the illustrations in section A of the illustration sheet. Please identify and familiarise yourself with the following components of the VP AP unit: • VP AP front vie w ( A- 1 ) • VP AP rear view ( A- 2 ) • P ower cord ( A- 3 ) • Carr y bag ( A- 4 ) • 2 m air tubing ( A- 5 ).
6 Notes: • ResMed VP AP devices hav e been designed and manufact ured to provide optimum performance using R esMed vented mask sy stems. While other vented mask sy stems ma y be used, performance and data outputs may be af f ected.
7 Setting up the VP AP Sy stem Setting up the VPAP System Please ref er to the illustrations in section D of the illustration sheet. Setting Up The VPAP 1 Place the VP AP unit on a flat surface near the head of your bed.
8 Attaching a HumidAire 2i Humidifier Please ref er to the illustrations in section E of the illustration sheet. The HumidAire 2i attaches to the front of the VP AP to provide heated humidification. No other accessories are required for its use. The VP AP automatically detects the presence of the HumidAire 2i .
9 Setting up the VP AP Sy stem The VP AP is now ready for use with the HumidAire . To start treatment, see “Starting Treatment” on page 13. Attaching a Passover Humidifier Please ref er to the illustrations in section H of the illustration sheet.
10 Using the LCD Screen and Keypad The control panel of the VP AP includes an LCD screen and keypad. LCD Screen The LCD screen displays the menus and treatment screens. To assist you in adjusting the VP AP, the keypad and LCD are equipped with a backlight.
11 Setting up the VP AP Sy stem The keypad backlight is on at all times when the VP AP is powered. Left (gre en) • P erforms the function indicated b y the guidi ng text display ed abo ve it on the LCD screen. Guiding text includes menu , enter , ch an ge and apply .
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13 Starting T reatment Starting Treatment The VP AP unit should be assembled beside your bed with the air tubing and mask system connected. See “Setting Up The VPAP” on page 7. 1 Turn the main power switch at the back of the unit to on ( I ) . When the VP AP is turned on, a welcome message is displayed on the LCD screen.
14 Stopping Treatment To stop treatment at any time, remove your mask and press the Fr ont key or if your clinician has enabled the SmartStart function, simply remove your mask and treatment will end (SmartStop is not applicable with the "Mir Full" mask setting).
15 Starting T reatment Once you ha ve a secure and comf ortable fit, c hec k y our Mask-Fit st ar rating on the LCD screen. Definitions of the Mask-Fit star ratings are presented in T able 1. Note: If there is another person nearby to check your Mask-Fit star rating, you can adjust your mask, mask cushion and headgear while lying down.
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17 Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance You should regularly carry out the cleaning and maintenance described in this section. Daily Cleaning Mask Clean the mask according to the instructions supplied with the mask.
18 ! WARNING Beware of electric shock. Do not immerse the flow g enerator or power cord in water. Always unp lug the flow generator befo re cleaning and be sure that it is dry before reconnecting. ! CAUTION Do not attempt to open the VP AP . There are no user serviceable parts inside.
19 How to Use the VP AP Menus How to Use the VPAP Menus The VP AP unit provides a set of functions arranged in menus and submenus. Via the LCD screen, the menus and submenus allow you to view and change the settings for a particular function. You can access the menus regardless of whether the VP AP is in standby mode or delivering therapy.
20 Figure 1: VPAP Standard Menu Series • T o access the VP AP menus: Press the Lef t k ey (menu) while the VP AP (or Ramp) screen is displa yed. • T o scroll through items within the menu: Press t.
21 How to Use the VP AP Menus Figure 2: VPAP Detailed Menu Series (if enabled by your clinician ) SETTINGS OPTIONS enter exit enter exit SER VICING enter exit 456789 exit SN:123456789123 MASK: UL TRA .
22 • T o access the VP AP menus: Press the Lef t k ey (menu) while the VP AP (or Ramp) screen is displa yed. • T o scroll through items within a menu or submenu: Press the Up/Do wn key • T o enter a submenu: Press the Lef t k ey (enter). • T o c hange a set ting option for a function: 1 .
23 How to Use the VP AP Menus SmartStart™ The VP AP has a function called SmartStart which can be enabled by your clinician. If SmartStart is enabled, VP AP will start automatically when you breathe into the mask and will stop automatically when you take your mask off.
24 Results Menu Note: This menu appears only if at least one Smart Data™ option has been enabled by the clinician. See the VPAP III Smart Data Diary for further details.
25 How to Use the VP AP Menus Options Menu T able 5: Options Menu Servicing Menu T able 6: Servicin g Menu * This it em also appears in the Standard Menu. Function Default F unction Description Set ting Op tions Smart Data –Auto Appear OFF The Smart Data menu is displa yed only if one or more of the options ha ve been set to ON by the clinician.
26 Treatment Screens After starting treatment, you can display one of the treatment screens below. Press the Up/Down key to switch between views. Figure 3: Treatment screen 1 Figure 4: Treatment screen 2 Figure 5: Treatment screen 3 The treatment screens contain the following information: T r eatment mode: Mode of treatment set by your clinician.
27 How to Use the VP AP Menus Minute v entilation: Volume of air inhaled per minute (units: litres per minute). It is the product of respiratory rate and tidal volume. Tidal volume: Volume of air inhaled per breath (units: millilitres per breath). Cycle indicat or : How the VP AP changes the press ure when you are exhaling.
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29 Helpful Hints Helpful Hints Starting out Mouth Leaks If using a nasal mask, try to keep your mouth closed during treatment. Air leaks from your mouth can decrease the effectiveness of your treatment. If mouth leaks are a problem, a full face mask or chin strap may help.
30 Note : When using the VPAP with a HumidAire 2i, use a pure sine wave inverter not a modified sine wave inverter. Please refer to the VPAP III battery power guide for battery capacities and further details.
31 T roubleshooting Troubleshooting If there is a problem, try the following suggestions. If the problem cannot be solved, contact your equipment supplier or ResMed. Do not attempt to open the unit. Pro bl em Possible Cause Sol ut i on No display . P o wer not connected or switc h at bac k is not on.
32 Breath is not deep enough to trigger SmartSt art. T ak e a deep breath in and out through the ma sk. There is e xcessi ve leak. Adjus t position of mask and headgear . Plugs ma y be missing from ports on mask. Repla ce them. Air tubi ng not connected properly .
33 T roubleshooting Excessiv e motor noise. Component fai lure. Ret urn your unit f or ser vicing. Displa y error message: High leak in last session . Y ou have experienced ex cessiv ely high leak lev els during the night. Chec k that your air t ubing is connected properly and that your mask does not leak ex cessiv ely .
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35 Sy stem Specifications System Specifications Dynamic pr essure c haract er istics IPAP: 2 cm H 2 O to 25 cm H 2 O (measured at the end of standard 2 m air tubing) EPAP: 2 cm H 2 O to 25 cm H 2 O (m.
36 Air T ubing: Flexible plastic, 2 m or 3 m length IEC 6060 1 -1 Classifications Class II (double insulation) Type CF T able 7: Displayed values * Results may be inaccurate in the presence of leaks. ** The display ed values are estimates. T hey are pro vided for trending pur poses only .
37 Sy stem Specifications Pressure Variation Pressure Volume curve Note: The manufacturer reserves the right to change these specifications without notice. 0.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 0 1 2 3 Breaths Pressure (cm H 2 O) 10 BPM 15 BPM 20 BPM Max Pressure 2/3 Max Pressure 1/3 Max Pressure Max Pressure 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 19.
38 Symbols which appear on the product Attention, consult accompanying documents Class II equipment Type CF equipment Drip Proof Start/Stop or Mask-Fit Envir onmental infor mation WEEE 2002/96/EC is a European Directive that requires the proper disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.
39 Sy stem Specifications Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions and Immunity Guidance and manufact urer’ s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The VP AP is intended for use in the electromagnet ic environment specified below .
40 (Continued next page) Guidance and manufact urer’ s de claration – electr omagnetic immunity The VP AP is intended for use in the electromagnetic en vironment specified below . The customer or the user of the VP AP should assure that it is used in suc h an en vironment.
41 Sy stem Specifications Guidance and manufact urer’ s declaration – electromagnetic immunity (Continued) The VP AP is intended f or use in th e electromagnetic en vironment specified belo w . The custome r or the user of the VP AP should assure that it is used in suc h an environment.
42 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the VP AP The VP AP is intended f or use in an e nvironment in whic h radiated RF dist urbances are controlled.
43 Limited W arranty Limited Warranty ResMed warrants that your ResMed product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period specified below from the date of purchase by the initial consumer. This warranty is not transferable. Note: Some models are no t available in all regions.
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45 Index Index A Accessories 6 Air filter 18 , 35 air tubing 36 cleaning 17 B Bac k-light, LCD and Keypad 10 C Cautions 2 cleaning periodic 17 weekly 17 Cleaning and Maintenance 17 cleaning mask 17 Cl.
46 S Ser vicing 18 Ser vicing Me nu 25 set ting up 7 Set tings Menu 22 SmartStart 23 Stand ard Menu 20 Starting T r eatment 13 Stopping T reatment 14 Sy stem Specifications 35 T T r ave ll i ng 29 tre.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il ResMed III è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del ResMed III - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso ResMed III imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul ResMed III ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il ResMed III, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del ResMed III.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il ResMed III. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo ResMed III insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
