ResMed VPAP III ST-A manual Using the Mask-Fit Feature, Stopping Treatment

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Using the Mask-Fit Feature

This device includes a mask-fit feature to help you fit your mask properly. If a Ramp time is selected, the mask can be adjusted at a pressure closer to the prescribed pressure. To use the mask-fit feature:

1Fit your mask as described in the user instructions.

2Hold down the Start/Stop key for at least two seconds until air pressure delivery starts1. The flow generator will ramp to the mask-fit pressure2 and will remain at this pressure for three minutes.

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SETTINGS

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Mask Fitting

 

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The LCD also displays a mask-fit star rating from zero to five stars. Three to five stars indicate a good fit. Zero to two stars indicate that you should adjust your mask.

The mask-fit star rating display disappears after three minutes.

3If necessary, adjust your mask, mask cushion and headgear to reduce leak and check your mask-fit star rating again on the LCD screen.

4After three minutes, treatment will begin.

If you do not wish to wait three minutes, hold down the Start/Stop key for at least two seconds and treatment will begin immediately.

If you press the Start/Stop key for less than two seconds, the device will return to standby mode.

Stopping Treatment

To stop treatment at any time, remove your mask and press the Start/Stop key

or

if the SmartStart function is enabled, simply remove your mask and treatment will end (SmartStop is not applicable with the "Mir Full" mask setting and certain alarms; see “SmartStart™” on page 10).

1The mask-fit feature can also be accessed from the Patient Settings Menu.

2The mask-fit pressure is the set treatment pressure or 10 cm H2O, whichever is greater.

Starting Treatment

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Contents Vpap III ST-A with QuickNav Vpap III ST-A with QuickNav Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration Electromagnetic Introduction Medical InformationHumidifiers Vpap III ST-A with QuickNavMasks SupportSetting up the device HumidAire 2i/2iC Humidifier Using the LCD QuickNav Screen and KeypadAttaching a Humidifier HumidAire or Passover HumidifierLEDs Starting TreatmentKeypad Keys Ramp Time Using the HumidAire 2i Warm-up FeaturePatient Standby Screens Patient Home Screen/Treatment ScreenUsing the Mask-Fit Feature Stopping TreatmentMenu Navigation How to Use the MenusQuickNav Screen Patient Treatment MenuPatient Settings Menu Function Default Function Description SettingsFunction Function Description Default Settings Patient Options MenuAlarm Mute Key AlarmsAlarms Troubleshooting Testing the AlarmLCD Ipap Lower Weekly Cleaning Cleaning and MaintenanceDaily Cleaning Mask Periodic CleaningServicing Using a Battery to Power the DeviceHelpful Hints Travelling with the Vpap III ST-A with QuickNavTroubleshooting System Specifications Weight Air outlet Sound power levelDimensions L x W x H Power supplySymbols which may Appear on the Product General Warnings and Cautions Page Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter m Limited Warranty Product Warranty PeriodManufacturer Distributed by Eur 1 ENG
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