Patient Interface; Humidification; Internal Battery - ResMed Stellar Serie Manual Del Usuario

For information on compatible accessories for this device, see the ventilation accessories on
www.resmed.com/accessories.

Patient interface

Both masks and tracheostomy tubes can be used with Stellar. To set the patient interface type go to the
Setup menu, select Clinical Settings, then Advanced Settings.
For information on using masks, see the mask manual. For a full list of compatible masks for this device,
see the Mask/Device Compatibility List on www.resmed.com/downloads/devices. If you do not have
internet access, please contact your ResMed representative.

Humidification

A humidifier is recommended especially for patients experiencing dryness of the nose, throat or mouth.
For information on using a humidifier as part of:
•
noninvasive ventilation, refer to Setting up for noninvasive use (see page 4).
•
invasive ventilation, refer to Setting up for invasive use (see page 6).

Internal battery

CAUTION
Over time, the capacity of the internal battery will decrease. This depends on individual use and
ambient conditions. As the battery degrades, the battery charge level indicator may lose accuracy.
This will mean battery-related and system alarms may not activate as intended. ResMed
recommends the battery be tested after two years to assess the remaining battery life. Testing and
replacement of the internal battery should only be performed by an authorised service agent.
Note: The battery duration depends on the state of charge, the environmental conditions, the condition
and age of battery, the device settings and the patient circuit configuration.
In case of a mains power disruption, the device will operate using the internal battery if there is no external
battery connected to the device. The internal battery will operate for approximately three hours under
normal conditions (refer to Technical specifications (see page 30)). The power status of the battery is
displayed on top of the LCD screen. Check the battery status regularly while operating the device with the
internal battery and connect the device in time to mains power or alternatively to the external battery.
Additionally the Internal battery use alarm will be displayed. Press the Alarm mute button to clear the
alarm.
To recharge the internal battery, connect the device to mains power.
It can take up to four hours to fully recharge the internal battery, however, this can vary depending on
environmental conditions and if the device is in use.
Maintenance
The internal battery has to be discharged and recharged every six months.
1. Remove the power cord while the Stellar is turned on (stand-by or in operation) and let the device
operate with the internal battery to a charge level of 50%.
2. Reconnect the power cord to the mains power. The internal battery will be fully recharged.
Storing
If the device is stored for a longer period the internal battery should be at the charge level of approximately
50% to increase the durability.
Note: Check the charge level every six months, if necessary recharge the internal battery to a charge level
of 50%.
Battery run time
For information on the internal battery run time, refer to the Battery/Device Compatibility List in
www.resmed.com/downloads/devices.
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