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- Through the ResMed Connectivity Module (RCM), Astral can connect to AirView™, a ResMed patient monitoring tool, giving you access to key patient data1
- Offers an impressive power-to-weight ratio
- Easy learning curve for clinicians and caregivers
- Responsive algorithms deliver adaptive, personalized ventilation as the disease progresses
- Flexible. Smart mouthpiece ventilation enables fast, easy switching from mask to MPV without changing the circuit.
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Introduction to Astral
Offering simple, yet sophisticated ventilation technologies, ResMed Astral is designed to provide portable, easy to use ventilation for patients with a wide range of respiratory disorders.
5 Steps to Setup
Mouthpiece Ventilation Setup
Setting up Pressure Support with Safety Tidal Volume (PS/SVt)
Learn Circuit
Setting Astral's disconnection alarm
Engaging Astral's big button feature
Understanding the Astral information bar
Please contact our customer assistance team including Astral technical support at 1 (845) 245-4640.
Monday to Friday 4am - 6pm PT.
| Astral 100 | |
|---|---|
| Indications for use | Life support for patients over 11 lbs (5 kg)3 |
| Circuit | |
| Single circuit with leak | |
| Single circuit with valve | |
| Therapy | |
| Valve circuit therapy: CPAP, (A)CV, P(A)CV, P-SIMV, V-SIMV, PS | |
| Leak circuit therapy: CPAP, (S)T, P(A)C, iVAPS3 and optional AutoEPAP4 | |
| Mouthpiece ventilation therapy: (A)CV, P(A)CV, PS/SVt | |
| Apnea ventilation | Volume and pressure |
| Preset programs | 2 |
| Pressure range and settings | |
| Delivered pressure (cmH2O) | 2–50 (leak circuit) 0–50 (valve circuit) |
| Delivered tidal volume (mL) | Adult: 100–2500 mL Pediatric: 50–300 mL |
| Respiratory rate | Adult: Off, 2–50 bpm Pediatric: Off, 5–80 bpm |
| Data | |
| SpO2 monitoring | Optional |
| FiO2 monitoring | Optional |
| On screen | 30 days of summary data Real-time pressure and flow (25 Hz) |
| ResScanTM (via download) | 365 days of summary data 7 days of detailed data |
| AirViewTM (RCM required) | 365 days of summary data 7 days of detailed data |
| Alarms | A wide range of settable alarms are available including FiO2 and SpO2 when connected. |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 285 mm x 215 mm x 93 mm |
| Internal battery | Lithium-Ion battery, 14.4V, 6.6 Ah, 95 Wh. 8 hours of backup power |
| Sound power level | 43 ± 3 dBA: as measured according to ISO 80601-2-12:2011 |
| Sound pressure level | 35 ± 3 dBA: as measured according to ISO 80601-2-12:2011 |
| IEC 60601-1 CLASSIFICATIONS: Medical electrical equipment - general requirements for basic safety and essential performance. |
Class II (double insulation) Type BF Continuous operation Suitable for use with oxygen |
1 When Astral is paired with the ResMed Connectivity Module (RCM), wireless connectivity is enabled, allowing key patient therapy data to be transmitted directly from Astral to the ResMed secure, cloud-based management system, AirView.
2 A maximum of two external batteries have the capacity to deliver up to 16 hours of continuous, portable power when connected to Astral. An internal battery provides up to 8 hours of extra backup power if needed.
3 iVAPS is intended for patients weighing more than 66 lbs (30 kg).
4 AutoEPAP is contraindicated when using an invasive interface. AutoEPAP is only available in iVAPS mode.
5 Combined responses of those expressing a preference in an independent patient survey in the UK, USA, France, Germany and Australia in March 2017. Visit ResMed.com/MaskBrand.