Using the Astral device
To change between programs:
1. From the Patient home screen, select the program you want to use. A summary of the program
settings will be displayed.
2. Press Confirm to proceed with the change. The selected program becomes active and will be
highlighted orange.
Note: To change to a program with a different circuit type, you will need to stop ventilation. When you have changed
the circuit and the program, you can restart ventilation.
Helpful hint!
If more than one program has been set up, follow the directions given by your clinician for when and
how each program should be used.
Manual Breath feature
Your clinician may have enabled the Manual Breath feature. This feature allows a larger than normal
breath to be delivered.
To deliver a manual breath, press
Sigh Breath feature
Your clinician may have enabled the Sigh Breath feature. This feature delivers a larger 'sigh' breath at a
regular interval.
If configured, the Astral device will beep with a Sigh Alert prior to the Sigh Breath.
To turn the Sigh Alert on or off:
1. From the Setup menu, select Settings.
2. Set Sigh Alert on or off.
3. Press Apply to proceed with the change.
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