Respironics BiPAP Synchrony User Guide

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User Guide

® RESPIRONICS®

1001 Murry Ridge Lane

Murrysville, Pennsylvania

15668-8550 U.S.A.

BiPAP systems are the subject of one or more of U.S. Patents #5148802, #5239995, #531937, #5433193, Canadian Patent #2, 024, 477, European Patent #EP0425092, German Patent #69021681.5-08, and other pending U.S. and foreign patents. BiPAP is a registered trademark of Respironics, Inc.

Contents

Contents of the Package ..... 5
1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ..... 6
Warnings ..... 6
Cautions ..... 7
Notes ..... 7
Intended Use ..... 8
Contraindications ..... 8
Precautions ..... 8
Communication Statements for Optional Modem ..... 9
Industry Canada Notice ..... 10
2 Introduction to the Synchrony ..... 11
Definitions ..... 11
What is Bi-level Ventilation? ..... 13
What is the Synchrony? ..... 14
Symbols ..... 15
How to Contact Respironics ..... 15
3 A Tour of the Synchrony ..... 16
Overview ..... 16
Control Panel ..... 17

Panel Indicators ..... 18
Display Indicators ..... 18
Breathing Circuit Connection ..... 20
Rear Panel ..... 20
4 Using the Synchrony ..... 21
Installing the Air Filters ..... 21
Where to Place the Synchrony ..... 22
Connecting the Breathing Circuit ..... 22
Complete Synchrony Setup ..... 24
Using DC Power ..... 25
Plugging the Synchrony In (Using AC Power) ..... 25
Starting the Synchrony ..... 26
Using the Optional Ramp Feature ..... 26
Operating the Synchrony ..... 27
5 Alarms and What to Do ..... 30
High Priority Alarms ..... 32
Medium Priority Alarms ..... 35
Low Priority Alarms ..... 36
6 Troubleshooting ..... 37
Mask Discomfort and Corrective Actions ..... 38
7 Cleaning and Maintenance ..... 41
Cleaning the Synchrony ..... 41
Cleaning or Replacing the Inlet Filters ..... 42

8 Using Oxygen with the Synchrony ..... 44
9 Using the Optional Modem ..... 46
Sending Data at Startup ..... 46
Sending Data During Therapy ..... 49
10 Specifications ..... 50

Contents of the Package

The BiPAP Synchrony package contains:

• BiPAP Synchrony

• reusable circuit tubing

• power cord

• air filter cover

• reusable foam filter

• ultra-fine filter

• User Guide

Your home care provider should have pre-assembled the tubing, exhalation port, and mask into a breathing circuit.

If any of the items are missing, please contact your home care provider.

OPTIONS

• DC power cord

oxygen valve (required for oxygen use)

• bacteria filter

• humidifier

• internal modem

• modem cable

carrying case

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BiPAP Synchrony Reusable Circuit Tubing

Air Filter Cover Power Cord Optional Modem Cable

Disposable Ultra-fine Filter BiPAP'Synchrony User Guide

Reusable Foam Filter User Guide

BiPAP Synchrony

Reusable Circuit Tubing

Air Filter Cover

Optional Modem Cable

Disposable Ultra-fine Filter

Reusable Foam Filter

BiPAP $ ^{®} $ Synchrony

Power Cord

User Guide

1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

A Warning indicates the possibility of injury to you or the operator of the device.

• This manual serves as a reference. The instructions in this manual are not intended to supersede the instructions of your care giver.

You should read and understand this entire manual before using the Synchrony.

The Synchrony is not intended to provide your total ventilatory requirement

• The prescription must only be adjusted by a trained home care provider.

• Use only the breathing circuit provided by your home care provider.

• When using a breathing circuit that contains a mask with an integrated exhalation port or a circuit with a separate exhalation device, do not tape, seal, or otherwise block the vent openings. Doing so could result in suffocation.

• Do not use the Synchrony in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. Do not clean the Synchrony with flammable fluids.

• If oxygen is used with the Synchrony, the oxygen flow must be turned off when the Synchrony is not in use.

• Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while smoking or in the presence of an open flame.

• Do not use the device in ambient temperatures above $ 95\ °F $. If the device is used at ambient temperatures above $ 95\ °F $, the temperature of the breathing air may exceed $ 106\ °F $, which could cause thermal irritation or injury to your airway.

• Do not operate the Synchrony in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance because these conditions can increase the temperature of the air coming out of the Synchrony.

• When the Synchrony is used with a humidifier,