DreamStation CPAP-User Manual

1 user Manual DreamStation CPAP. DreamStation CPAP Pro DreamStation Auto CPAP. Table of Contents Intended 1. 1. Warnings .. 1. Cautions .. 2. Contraindications .. 2. Symbol Key .. 3. System Contents .. 3. How to Contact Philips Respironics .. 3. System Overview .. 4. Installing/Replacing the Air Filters .. 5. Where to Place the Device .. 6. Supplying AC Power to the 6. Connecting the Breathing Circuit .. 7. Navigating the Device 8. Starting the Device .. 8. Menu Navigation (Therapy ON) and Optional Humidification Settings .. 9. Ramp 9. Menu Navigation (Therapy OFF)..10. bluetooth Wireless Check Mask Fit ..15. Sleep Progress ..15. Altitude Compensation ..15. Device Alerts ..16. Troubleshooting ..20. Accessories ..22. Traveling with the System ..23. Cleaning the Device ..24. Cleaning or Replacing the Filters ..24. Cleaning the Service.

2 24. Additional Specifications ..26. EMC Information ..27. Limited Warranty .. Back Page 2015 Koninklijke Philips All rights reserved. Caution: U. S. federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Intended Use The Philips Respironics DreamStation systems deliver positive airway pressure therapy for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in spontaneously breathing patients weighing over 30 kg (66 lbs). It is for use in the home or hospital/institutional environment. Important The device is to be used only on the instruction of a licensed physician. Your home care provider will make the correct pressure settings and device configurations including accessories according to your health care pro essional s prescription Several accessories are available to make your OSA treatment with the DreamStation system as convenient and comfortable as possi le To ensure that you receive the sa e e ective therapy prescri ed or you use only hilips espironics accessories Warnings A warning indicates the possibility of injury to the user or the operator.

3 This Manual serves as a re erence The instructions in this Manual are not intended to supersede the health care pro essional s instructions regarding the use of the device. The operator should read and understand this entire Manual e ore using the device This device is not intended or li e support The device should e used only ith mas s and connectors recommended y hilips espironics or ith those recommended y the health care professional or respiratory therapist. A mask should not be used unless the device is turned on and operating properly. The exhalation port(s) associated with the mask should never be blocked. Explanation of the Warning: The device is intended to e used ith special mas s or connectors that have e halation ports to allo continuous o o air out o the mas hen the device is turned on and unctioning properly ne air rom the device ushes the e haled air out through the mas e halation port Ho ever hen the device is not operating enough resh air ill not e provided through the mas and e haled air may e rebreathed.

4 Rebreathing of exhaled air for longer than several minutes can in some circumstances lead to suffocation. you are using a ull ace mas (a mas covering oth your mouth and your nose) the mas must e e uipped ith a sa ety (entrainment) valve. hen using o ygen ith this system the o ygen supply must comply ith local regulations or medical o ygen O ygen supports com ustion O ygen should not e used hile smo ing or in the presence o an open ame hen using o ygen ith this system turn the device on e ore turning on the o ygen Turn the o ygen o e ore turning the device off. This will prevent oxygen accumulation in the device. Explanation of the Warning: hen the device is not in operation and the o ygen o is le t on o ygen delivered into the tu ing may accumulate ithin the device s enclosure O ygen accumulated in the device enclosure ill create a ris o fire hen using o ygen ith this system a hilips espironics ressure alve must e placed in line ith the patient circuit et een the device and the o ygen source The pressure valve helps prevent the ac o o o ygen rom the patient circuit into the device hen the unit is o ailure to use the pressure valve could result in a fire ha ard o not connect the device to an unregulated or high pressure o ygen source o not use the device in the presence o a amma le anaesthetic mi ture in com ination ith o ygen or air or in the presence of nitrous oxide.

5 O not use the device near a source o to ic or harm ul vapors o not use this device i the room temperature is armer than ( ) the device is used at room temperatures armer than ( ) the temperature o the air o may e ceed ( ) This could cause irritation or in ury to your air ay o not operate the device in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance ecause these conditions can increase the temperature o the air coming out of the device. ontact your health care pro essional i symptoms o sleep apnea recur you notice any une plained changes in the per ormance o this device i it is ma ing unusual or harsh sounds i it has een dropped or mishandled i ater is spilled into the enclosure or i the enclosure is ro en disconnect the po er cord and discontinue use ontact your home care provider epairs and ad ustments must e per ormed y hilips espironics authori ed service personnel only nauthori ed service could cause in ury invalidate the arranty or result in costly damage o not use any accessories detacha le parts and materials not recommended y hilips espironics ncompati le parts or accessories can result in degraded performance.

6 Se only approved ca les and accessories Misuse may a ect M per ormance and should e avoided The Health ndustry Manu acturers ssociation recommends that a minimum separation o si inches e maintained et een a ireless phone and a pacema er to avoid potential inter erence ith the pacema er The reamStation on oard bluetooth communication should be considered a wireless phone in this regard. se only po er cords supplied y hilips espironics or this device se o po er cords not supplied y hilips espironics may cause overheating or damage to the device and may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity o the e uipment or system The device should not e used hile stac ed or in close appro imation to other non approved devices o not pull or stretch the tu ing This could result in circuit lea s user Manual 1. nspect the tu ing or damage or ear iscard and replace the tu ing as necessary eriodically inspect electrical cords and ca les or damage or signs o ear iscontinue use and replace i damaged To avoid electrical shoc al ays unplug the po er cord rom the all outlet e ore cleaning the device O NOT immerse the device in any uids the device is used y multiple persons (such as rental devices) a lo resistance main o acteria filter should e installed in line between the device and the circuit tubing to prevent contamination.

7 E sure to route the po er cord to the outlet in a ay that ill prevent the cord rom eing tripped over or inter ered ith y chairs or other furniture. This device is activated hen the po er cord is connected or sa e operation hen using a humidifier the humidifier must al ays e positioned elo the reathing circuit connection at the mas The humidifier must e level or proper operation Note: lease see the imited arranty section o this Manual or in ormation on arranty coverage Cautions A Caution indicates the possibility of damage to the device. Medical electrical e uipment needs special precautions regarding M and needs to e installed according to M in ormation ontact your home care provider regarding M installation in ormation Mo ile communications e uipment can a ect medical electrical e uipment ins o connectors mar ed ith the S arning sym ol shall not e touched and connections shall not e made ithout special precautions recautionary procedures include methods to prevent uild up o electrostatic charge (e g air conditioning humidification conductive oor coverings non synthetic clothing) discharging one s ody to the rame o the e uipment or system or to earth.

8 It is recommended that all individuals that will handle this device understand these precautionary procedures at a minimum as part of their training. e ore operating the device ensure that the S card filter access door and the modem access door are oth closed henever any o the accessories such as the in Module or Modem are not installed e er to the instructions that came ith your accessory ondensation may damage the device this device has een e posed to either very hot or very cold temperatures allo it to ad ust to room temperature (operating temperature) e ore starting therapy o not operate the device outside o the operating temperature range sho n in the Specifications o not use e tension cords ith this device Ma e sure the filter area on the side o the device is not loc ed y edding curtains or other items ir must o reely around the device for the system to work properly.

9 O not place the device directly onto carpet a ric or other amma le materials o not place the device in or on any container that can collect or hold ater properly installed undamaged hilips espironics lue pollen filter is re uired or proper operation To acco smo e may cause tar uild up ithin the device hich may result in the device mal unctioning irty inlet filters may cause high operating temperatures that may a ect device per ormance egularly e amine the inlet filters as needed for integrity and cleanliness. Never install a et filter into the device ou must ensure su ficient drying time or the cleaned filter l ays ensure that the po er cord securely fits into your therapy device prior to use ontact your home care provider or hilips espironics to determine i you have the appropriate cord or your specific therapy device hen po er is o tained rom a vehicle attery the device should not e used hile the vehicle s engine is running amage to the device may occur.

10 Only use a hilips espironics o er ord and attery dapter a le se o any other system may cause damage to the device Contraindications hen assessing the relative ris s and enefits o using this e uipment the clinician should understand that this device can deliver pressures up to 20 cm H2O n the event o certain ault conditions a ma imum pressure o cm H2O is possible. Studies have sho n that the ollo ing pre e isting conditions may contraindicate the use o therapy or some patients ullous ung isease athologically o lood ressure ypassed pper ir ay neumothora neumocephalus has een reported in a patient using nasal ontinuous ositive ir ay ressure aution should e used hen prescri ing or suscepti le patients such as those ith cere ral spinal uid ( S ) lea s a normalities o the cri ri orm plate prior history o head trauma and or pneumocephalus ( hest ).