ResMed A10STACD User Guide
User guide
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Welcome
The AirCurve™ 10 ST-A is a bilevel positive airway pressure device.
WARNING
Read this entire guide before using the device.
CAUTION
In the US, Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Indications for use
AirCurve 10 ST-A
The AirCurve 10 ST-A device is indicated to provide non-invasive ventilation for patients weighing
more than 30 lb (13 kg) or more than 66 lb (30 kg) in iVAPS mode with respiratory insufficiency or
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It is intended for home and hospital use.
The humidifier is intended for single patient use in the home environment and re-use in a
hospital/institutional environment.
Contraindications
Positive airway pressure therapy may be contraindicated in some patients with the following
pre-existing conditions:
severe bullous lung disease
pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum
pathologically low blood pressure, particularly if associated with intravascular volume depletion
dehydration
cerebrospinal fluid leak, recent cranial surgery, or trauma.
Adverse effects
You should report unusual chest pain, severe headache, or increased breathlessness to your
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 device:
drying of the nose, mouth, or throat
nosebleed
bloating
ear or sinus discomfort
eye irritation
skin rashes.
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At a glance
The AirCurve 10 ST-A includes the following:
Device
HumidAir
Air tubing
Power supply unit
Travel bag
SD card (already inserted).
Contact your care provider for a range of accessories available for use with the device including:
Air tubing (heated and non-heated): ClimateLineAir
HumidAir humidifier
Side cover for use without the humidifier
Filter: Hypoallergenic filter, standard filter
Air10
SD card reader
Air10 oximeter adapter
Air10 USB adapter
Power Station II
Air10 tubing elbow
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humidifier (if supplied)
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DC/DC converter (12V/24V)
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, ClimateLineAir Oxy, SlimLine™, Standard
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About your device
1 Air outlet 6 HumidAir humidifier
2 Air filter cover 7 Screen
3 Retention clip 8 Adapter cover
4 Power inlet 9 SD card cover
5 Serial number and device number 10 LED alarm indicator
About the control panel
Start/Stop button
Dial
Home button Press to return to the Home screen.
Different icons may be displayed on the screen at different times including:
Ramp Time
Humidity
Humidifier warming
Press to start/stop therapy.
Press and hold for three seconds to enter power save
mode.
Turn to navigate the menu and press to select an option.
Turn to adjust a selected option and press to save your
change.
Wireless signal strength (green)
Wireless transfer not enabled (grey)
No wireless connection
Humidifier cooling
Alarm muted
Airplane Mode
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Setup
CAUTION
Do not overfill the humidifier as water may enter the device and air tubing.
1. With the device on a stable level surface, grip the retention clip on the back of the device and
pull up to open. Note: The retention clip is shown in the open position.
2. (a) Plug the power connector into the device power inlet then (b) push down the retention clip to
secure in place. Connect one end of the power cord into the power supply unit and the other end
into the power outlet.
3. Connect the air tubing firmly to the air outlet located on the rear of the device.
4. Open the humidifier and fill it with water up to the maximum water level mark.
Do not fill the humidifier with hot water.
5. Close the humidifier and insert it into the side of the device.
6. Connect the free end of the air tubing firmly onto the assembled mask.
See the mask user guide for detailed information.
Recommended masks are available on www.resmed.com.
Note: Ensure the device is placed so that the LED alarm indicator is clearly visible.
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Starting therapy
1. Fit your mask.
2. Press Start/Stop or breathe normally if SmartStart
You will know that therapy is on when the Monitoring screen is displayed.
The pressure bar shows the inspiratory and expiratory pressures in green.
The green bar will expand and contract as you breathe in and out.
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is enabled.
The screen will go black automatically after a short period of time. You can press Home or the dial to
turn it back on. If power is interrupted during therapy, the device will automatically restart therapy
when power is restored.
The AirCurve 10 ST-A device has a light sensor that adjusts the screen brightness based on the light
in the room.
Stopping therapy
1. Remove your mask.
2. Press Start/Stop or if SmartStart is enabled, therapy will stop automatically after a few seconds.
Note: If Confirm Stop is enabled, a message is displayed asking if you want to stop therapy. Turn
the dial to select Yes and then press the dial to stop therapy.
Once therapy has stopped, the Sleep Report gives you a summary of your therapy session.
Humidifier–Indicates if your humidifier is working properly:
Humidifier working.
Usage hours
Indicates the number of hours of therapy you received last
session.
Mask Seal–Indicates how well your mask sealed:
Good mask seal.
Needs adjusting, see Mask Fit.
Humidifier might be faulty, contact your care provider.
If set by your care provider, you will also see:
Events per hour–Indicates the number of apneas and hypopnoeas experienced per hour.
More Info–Turn the dial to scroll down to view more detailed usage data.
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Power save mode
Your AirCurve 10 ST-A device records your therapy data. In order to allow it to transmit the data to
your care provider, you should not unplug the device. However, you can put it into power save
mode to save electricity.
To enter power save mode:
Press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds.
The screen goes black.
To exit power save mode:
Press Start/Stop once.
The Home screen is displayed.
My Options
Your AirCurve 10 ST-A device has been set up for your needs by your care provider, but you may
find you want to make small adjustments to make your therapy more comfortable.
Highlight My Options and press the dial to see your
current settings. From here, you can personalise your
options.
Ramp Time
Designed to make the beginning of therapy more comfortable, Ramp Time is the period during
which the pressure increases from a low start pressure to the prescribed treatment pressure.
You can set your Ramp Time to Off or between 5 to 45 minutes.
To adjust Ramp Time:
1. In My Options, turn the dial to highlight Ramp
Time and then press the dial.
2. Turn the dial to adjust the ramp time to your
preferred setting and press the dial to save the
change.
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Ramp Down
Ramp Down is intended to make stopping therapy more comfortable by reducing your pressure over
a fixed 15 minute period. This option will only be available to you via your care provider.
To enable Ramp Down:
1. In My Options, turn the dial to highlight Ramp Down and then press the
dial.
2. Turn the dial to select On and then press the dial to save the change.
To start Ramp Down:
1. Press the Start/Stop button.
Note: If Confirm Stop is enabled, a message is displayed asking if you want to start Ramp Down.
Turn the dial to select Yes and then press the dial to start Ramp Down.
The Ramp Down icon and time remaining will be displayed at the bottom left of the screen.
Once Ramp Down is complete, the device will continue to run at low pressure. To stop therapy at
any time, press Start/Stop.
Humidity Level
The humidifier moistens the air and is designed to make therapy more comfortable. If you are
getting a dry nose or mouth, turn up the humidity. If you are getting any moisture in your mask, turn
down the humidity.
You can set the Humidity Level to Off or between 1 and 8, where 1 is the lowest humidity setting
and 8 is the highest humidity setting.
To adjust the Humidity Level:
1. In My Options, turn the dial to highlight Humidity
Level and then press the dial.
2. Turn the dial to adjust the humidity level and press
the dial to save the change.
If you continue to get a dry nose or mouth, or moisture in your mask, consider using ClimateLineAir
heated air tubing. ClimateLineAir together with Climate Control delivers more comfortable therapy.
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