Starting therapy, Stopping therapy | ResMed 100 specification

6Check H4i heated humidifier (if in use).

Check that the warm-up feature is displayed in the Treatment screen. Start the warm-up feature. Check that the humidifier warm-up symbol is displayed on top of the screen.

Warm-up humidifier		You can use the warm-up feature to pre-heat
		the water in the humidifier prior to starting
		the water in the humidifier prior to starting
		treatment. The humidifier will be automatically
		detected when the device is turned on. The
		Treatment screen provides the option to start
		warming the humidifier. If the humidifier is
		heating, the related symbol is displayed at the
		top of the LCD screen.
		For more information, see the H4i User Guide.
		Note: The H4i in heating mode can only be used
		when the device is connected to mains supply.

7Check the FiO2 monitoring sensor (if in use).

Start the FiO2 sensor calibration. Select Setup menu, then Options (see “Setup menu: Options” on page 16). Follow the instructions on the display.

8Check pulse oximeter (if in use).

Attach the accessories according to the setup descriptions (see “Attaching the pulse oximeter” on page 7). From the Monitoring menu, go to the Monitoring screen. Check that the values for SpO2 and Heart rate are displayed.

9Check oxygen connection (if in use).

Attach the accessories according to the setup descriptions (see “Adding supplemental oxygen” on page 7).

Starting therapy

CAUTION

The Clinical mode is only for clinicians. If the device is operating in clinical mode press the power switch at the back to re-start the device in patient mode .

1Fit your patient interface (mask or catheter mount) as described in the user instructions.

2Lie down and arrange the air tubing so that it is free to move if you turn in your sleep or arrange the tubing so it is comfortable in your wheelchair.

3To start treatment, press or if the SmartStart/Stop function is enabled, simply breathe into your patient interface and treatment will begin.

Stopping therapy

You can stop therapy at any time, simply remove the patient interface and press to stop airflow or if SmartStart/Stop is enabled, simply remove the patient interface, and treatment will stop automatically.

Notes:

•SmartStop may not work if Full face or Trach is selected as mask type; the High Leak alarm or the Low Min Vent alarm is enabled; “Confirm Therapy Stop“ is enabled; or the mask-fitting feature is running.

•When the device is stopped and operating in standby mode with an integrated humidifier connected, it will continue to blow air gently to assist cooling of the humidifier’s heater plate.

•Masks with high resistance (eg, paediatric masks) may cause the operation of the SmartStop feature to be restricted.

•When using with oxygen, turn off oxygen flow before stopping therapy.