ResMed Sleep Apnea Machine ApneaLink Plus User's Manual

ApneaLink™ Plus

Patient Kit Instructions

English

Getting started

Before fitting, lay out all the system components and read these instructions first.

Note: Wear ApneaLink Plus and belt over pajamas or nightshirts with long sleeves, to avoid any discomfort from the belt.

Fitting

1 Recorder and sensor 2

Thread the belt through the brackets of the ApneaLink Plus and the effort sensor. Fix the Velcro® fastener on the belt and move the recorder to a comfortable position.

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Nasal cannula

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Wear the belt with recorder.

The easiest way to put on the device is while standing in front of a mirror.

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Fit the nasal pressure cannula so that the two small open tubes point towards your nostrils. When doing this, ensure that the ends point downwards.

Fit the loop around your ears and then back around your neck, without pulling over your head.

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Finger pulse sensor

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Oximeter

Draw the cannula to a comfortable position under your chin. If tape or adhesive pads have been provided place them as indicated to help secure the cannula.

Insert the index finger into the sensor. The finger must reach the end of the sensor.

Fit the pulse oximeter into the clip-on holder.

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Attach the clip on the holder to the belt. Insert the end of the pulse oximeter cable into the bottom of the recorder.

Recording

1 Start

Remove and SAVE the protective cap from the nasal pressure cannula connection. Fit the effort sensor tube and the end of the the nasal pressure cannula to the connections of the recorder by turning it clockwise.

10 min

2 Stop

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The lamp will dim

10 minutes after recording begins.

Start the recording in bed by pressing and holding the START/STOP button for approximately two seconds, until the small light above the button turns green. The ApneaLink Plus is recording when the green lamp is on.

Stop the recording by pressing and holding the START/STOP button for approximately two seconds, until the small light goes out.

Disassembly

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After stopping the recording, unscrew the nasal pressure cannula and remove the finger pulse sensor.

Discard the nasal pressure cannula.

Unfasten the chest belt with the ApneaLink Plus recorder and connected components.

Carefully screw the protective cap back on the nasal pressure cannula connection.

Detach the pulse oximeter from the recorder unit.

Detach the finger pulse sensor from the pulse oximeter.

Return or dispose of the finger pulse sensor as instructed by your Health Care Professional.

Return the ApneaLink Plus together with the belt, oximeter, clip fastener and effort sensor back to your Health Care Professional.

Cleaning

• Your Health Care Professional is responsible for cleaning the unit. Do not attempt to clean the unit.

Intended Use

The ApneaLink Plus device is indicated for use by Health Care professionals (HCP) to aid in the diagnosis of sleep disordered breathing. ApneaLink Plus records the following data: patient respiratory nasal airflow, snoring, blood oxygen saturation, pulse and respiratory effort during sleep. The device uses these recordings to produce a report that the HCP can use for diagnosis or for further clinical investigation.

CAUTION: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

Manufacturer: ResMed Germany Inc Fraunhoferstr. 16 82152 Martinsried Germany Manufacturer for Canada: ResMed Ltd 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista

NSW 2153 Australia Distributed by: ResMed Corp 14040 Danielson Street Poway CA 92064-6857 USA ResMed (UK) Ltd 96 Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14

4RY UK See www.resmed.com for other ResMed locations worldwide. Patents and designs pending. ApneaLink is a trademark of MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbH

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