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S8 Escape System
USER’S MANUAL
English
338215-Eng/3 05 08
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338215r3 Illustrations.qxd 25/08/2005 1:50 PM Page 1 INTEGRATED HUMIDIFIER / HUMIDIFICATEUR INTÉGRÉ/ ™ SETTING UP THE S8 / INSTALLATION DE LA S8 / INSTALACIÓN DEL S8 B HUMIDIFICADOR INTEGRADO / HUMIDIFICADOR INTEGRADO D / MONTAGEM DO S8 ™ S8 Escape Component of 338215/3 ILLUSTRATIONS Composant du 338215/3 ILLUSTRATIONS Componente de 338215/3 FIGURAS Componente de 338215/3 ILUSTRAÇÕES SYSTEM COMPONENTS / COMPOSANTS DU SYSTÈME / COMPONENTES DEL A SISTEMA / COMPONENTES DO SISTEMA ™ HumidAir
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338215r3 Illustrations.qxd 25/08/2005 1:50 PM Page 2 HUMIDAIRE 3i and S8 ESCAPE / HUMIDAIRE 3i et S8 ESCAPE / USING THE DATA CARD / UTILISATION DE LA CARTE DE DONNÉES / USO DE LA TARJETA DE DATOS / E HUMIDAIRE 3i y S8 ESCAPE / HUMIDAIRE 3i e S8 ESCAPE H COMO USAR O CARTÃO DE DADOS 1 2 3 BLANK MODULE / MODULE VIERGE / MÓDULO EN BLANCO / USING A HUMIDAIRE™ / UTILISATION D'UN HUMIDAIRE / USO DE UN HUMIDAIRE / UTILIZAÇÃO DE UM HUMIDAIRE F MÓDULO EM BRANCO I Data communications port Port de c
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 5 MEDICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ABOUT THE S8 ESCAPE™ 5 CONTRAINDICATIONS 6 WARNINGS 6 CAUTIONS 7 ADVERSE EFFECTS 8 THE S8 ESCAPE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 S8 ESCAPE 9 MASKS 9 HUMIDIFIERS 10 RESSCAN DATA CARD MODULE 10 ACCESSORIE
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 S8 ESCAPE 29 ACCESSORIES 29 LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 4
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the S8 ESCAPE™ flow generator. The S8 ESCAPE is a compact, all-in-one package with an inbuilt power supply and the option of integrated data management and humidification. This user manual contains the information you need for the correct use of your S8 ESCAPE. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY The owner or user of this system shall have sole responsibility and liability for any injury to persons or damage to property resulting from: • operation which is not in accordan
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CONTRAINDICATIONS The S8 ESCAPE is not a life support device and may stop operating during power failure or certain fault conditions. It should not be used by patients who are dependent on continuous therapy. Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with the following pre-existing conditions: • severe bullous lung disease • pneumothorax • pathologically low blood pressure • dehydration • cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery, or trauma. WARNINGS • R
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• If oxygen is used with this device, the oxygen flow must be turned off when the device is not operating. If oxygen has been left on, turn off the flow generator, then wait 30 minutes before turning on the flow generatory again. Explanation: When the CPAP device is not in operation and the oxygen flow is left on, oxygen delivered into the air delivery tubing may accumulate within the CPAP machine enclosure and create a risk of fire. This applies to most types of CPAP machines. • Oxygen sup
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ADVERSE EFFECTS Patients should report unusual chest pain, severe headache, or increased breathlessness to their prescribing physician. An acute upper respiratory tract infection may require temporary discontinuation of treatment. The following side effects may arise during the course of therapy with the CPAP device: • drying of the nose, mouth, or throat • nosebleed • bloating • ear or sinus discomfort • eye irritation • skin rashes • chest discomfort. 8
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THE S8 ESCAPE SYSTEM The S8 ESCAPE device is part of a system that consists of five elements: • S8 ESCAPE flow generator • Mask • Humidifier • Data management products • Accessories. S8 ESCAPE Please refer to the illustrations in section A of the illustration sheet. FRONT VIEW (A-1) Shows the keypad and LCD screen, and the air outlet. REAR VIEW (A-2) Shows where the module attaches, and the location of the air filter and power sockets. POWER CORD (A-3) Power cord to attach the S8 ESCAPE to the
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FULL FACE MASKS • MIRAGE™ FULL FACE MASK • MIRAGE™ FULL FACE MASK SERIES 2 • ULTRA MIRAGE™ FULL FACE MASK. WARNING ! Only ResMed mask systems are compatible for use with the S8 Escape. Please refer to “Warnings” on page 6. HUMIDIFIERS A humidifier may be required if you are experiencing dryness of the nose, throat, or mouth. The S8 ESCAPE is compatible for use with: • HUMIDAIRE 3i integrated heated humidifier (Figure B on the illustrations sheet) • HUMIDAIRE heated humidifier (Figure I on th
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HOW TO USE THE S8 ESCAPE Please refer to the illustrations in section D of the illustration sheet. SET UP THE S8 ESCAPE 1 Place the S8 ESCAPE on a table near the head of your bed. CAUTION ! Be careful not to place the device where it can be bumped or where someone is likely to trip over the power cord. Note: You can also place your S8 Escape on the floor beside or underneath your bed. Ensure that the area is free from dust and clear of bedding, clothes, or any other objects that could block t
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2 Lie down and arrange the air tubing so that it is free to move if you turn in your sleep. CAUTION ! • Do not leave long lengths of air tubing around the top of your bed. They could twist around your head or neck while you are sleeping. • Make sure the area around the flow generator is dry and clean. It should also be clear of bedding, clothes, and other potential blockages. 3 Alter the ramp time if required (see “How to Change the Ramp Time” on page 17). 4 To start treatment, press the Star
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HOW TO ATTACH A HUMIDIFIER ATTACH A HUMIDAIRE 3i HUMIDIFIER Please refer to the illustration in section E of the illustration sheet, and your HumidAire 3i manual. The HUMIDAIRE 3i attaches to the front of the S8 ESCAPE to provide heated humidification. No other accessories are required for its use. Notes: a. Make sure the water chamber of the HumidAire 3i is empty before you attach or detach the humidifier. b. Remove the connector plug on the S8 Escape (see section A of the illustration shee
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ATTACH A RESMED PASSOVER HUMIDIFIER Please refer to the illustrations in section J of the illustration sheet. To connect your S8 ESCAPE to a ResMed PASSOVER humidifier you need medium sized 21” (52 cm) air tubing. 1 Fill the PASSOVER with water and connect the medium 21” (52 cm) and long 6’6” (2 m) air tubing (J-1). 2 Place the S8 ESCAPE on top of the PASSOVER (J-2) and connect the free end of the medium air tubing to the air outlet (J-3). Note: To avoid water spilling into the S8 ESCAPE, do
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HOW TO USE THE KEYPAD The control panel of the S8 ESCAPE includes an LCD screen and keypad for navigating through the menus and delivering treatment. LCD screen Up key Right key Left key Down key Start/Stop key LCD SCREEN The LCD screen displays the menus and treatment screens. KEYPAD KEYS The S8 ESCAPE keypad has the following keys: Key Function Start/Stop • Starts or stops treatment. • Allows you to increase settings options and scroll through Up the S8 ESCAPE menu. • Allows you to decrease
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on when you press a key. Once the Start/Stop key has been pressed to start treatment, the LCD backlight stays on for two minutes. The keypad backlight is always on while the S8 ESCAPE is on. HOW TO CHANGE THE SETTINGS ON YOUR S8 ESCAPE You can change settings (such as Ramp Time, Altitude) on the S8 ESCAPE by using the keypad and LCD. When the S8 ESCAPE is in standby mode you can display a series of screens (a menu) on the LCD screen in order to view and change the settings for a particular
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HOW TO EXIT OUT OF A MENU Press the Right key (Exit). This will take you back to the Patient Menu screen. HOW TO EXIT OUT OF AN ITEM WITHIN THE MENU Press the Right key (Exit). HOW TO CHANGE THE RAMP TIME During ramp time, the pressure increases from a low pressure to the prescribed treatment pressure. You can set the ramp time in 5-minute intervals, from 0 minutes (OFF) up to a maximum ramp time set by your clinician. The standby screen displays the current ramp time in the right-hand corne
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MESSAGES ON THE S8 ESCAPE LCD Your clinician may have set your S8 ESCAPE to remind you about important events, such as when to replace your mask, when to insert your Data Card (if your device is Data Card enabled) and so on. The reminder message is displayed on the LCD and is visible if the device is not delivering therapy. The backlight on the LCD flashes when a message is displayed. Your clinician can set any of the following reminders on your LCD: Message Description Action INSERT CARD Ma
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S8 MODULES Note: Do not remove modules while power is connected to the S8 Escape. Your S8 ESCAPE will have one of two modules fitted to the back: a blank module or a RESSCAN™ Data Card module. USING A BLANK MODULE Please refer to the illustrations in section F of the illustration sheet. The blank module is a protective cover on the S8 ESCAPE. At times, you may wish to remove or attach this module, for example to use the serial adapter. To remove the blank module, pull it off the back of the S
