ResMed Astral 100, Astral 150 User Manual
Starship Respiratory Service
User Guide to Your Childs
Home Ventilator (Astral)
User Guide to Your Childs
Home Ventilator (Astral)
Starship Respiratory Service LTV 4 Rev 2021
Astral At A Glance…
1. Carry handle
2. Inspiratory port. The breathing circuit will attach here, carrying air to your child.
3. Expiratory port/circuit adaptor (Astral 150 only). This port varies according to the expiratory circuit
adaptor that is set up.
7. Power port (for AC power supply or external battery/batteries)
8. On/Off button
11. Oxygen port (0-30L/min low flow O2)
12. Air inlet (where air enters the ventilator)
Disclaimer: This guide is based on the Resmed Astral User Guide, focusing on the most common functions.
It is intended to aid a carer who has/is receiving training. It should be used in conjunction with other guides,
including those on Setup, Maintenance, Circuits and the manufacturer’s own User Guide.
Indications: The Resmed Astral 100/150 ventilators are intended for home and hospital respiratory
support of children weighing over 5kg by tracheostomy or non-invasive interface. They are licensed as life
support but not as transport ventilators and should only be used under the guidance of a physician. While
the Astral will operate in a wide range of conditions, effective humidification may be more challenging at
outside of the 18-26 °C temperature range. These ventilators are licensed for use during air/road travel.
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Astral At A Glance…
1. Carry handle
2. Inspiratory port. The breathing circuit will attach here, carrying air to your child.
3. Expiratory port/circuit adaptor (Astral 150 only). This port varies according to the expiratory circuit
adaptor that is set up.
7. Power port (for AC power supply or external battery/batteries)
8. On/Off button
11. Oxygen port (0-30L/min low flow O2)
12. Air inlet (where air enters the ventilator)
Disclaimer: This guide is based on the Resmed Astral User Guide, focusing on the most common functions.
It is intended to aid a carer who has/is receiving training. It should be used in conjunction with other guides,
including those on Setup, Maintenance, Circuits and the manufacturer’s own User Guide.
Indications: The Resmed Astral 100/150 ventilators are intended for home and hospital respiratory
support of children weighing over 5kg by tracheostomy or non-invasive interface. They are licensed as life
support but not as transport ventilators and should only be used under the guidance of a physician. While
the Astral will operate in a wide range of conditions, effective humidification may be more challenging at
outside of the 18-26 °C temperature range. These ventilators are licensed for use during air/road travel.
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Starship Respiratory Service LTV 4 Rev 2021
Powering the Astral
The Astral may be powered by its internal battery, additional external batteries, by mains power (110/230v
AC), or the car adaptor. Internal and external batteries are expected to power the device for up to 8 hours
each, but results may vary. As no power source is completely reliable all the time, if your child is dependent
on the ventilator, it is recommended that they have at least two sources of power available at all times, for
example: mains + internal battery, or the internal + an external battery.
Connecting to wall (mains) power
Powering the Astral
The Astral may be powered by its internal battery, additional external batteries, by mains power (110/230v
AC), or the car adaptor. Internal and external batteries are expected to power the device for up to 8 hours
each, but results may vary. As no power source is completely reliable all the time, if your child is dependent
on the ventilator, it is recommended that they have at least two sources of power available at all times, for
example: mains + internal battery, or the internal + an external battery.
Connecting to wall (mains) power
Starship Respiratory Service
Powering the Astral
Connecting to an external battery:
To connect an external battery: plug its cord into the Astral power port (instead of the mains power).
A fully charged external battery can provide an additional 8 hours of power during typical use. An
additional external battery can be plugged into the first external battery giving a total potential 24 hours
battery life. The mains power can be plugged into the free battery port.
The ventilator will run off the mains while power is connected and charge the internal then external
batteries. It will switch automatically to battery power if mains power fails.
To turn on:
1. Press the green button at the left rear. After a 2-second delay, the screen will power up.
To turn off:
1. Stop ventilation (ensuring your child is safe and/or on alternative ventilation).
2. Stop any oxygen running into the ventilator.
3. Press the green button at the rear. The ventilator will prompt you to confirm oxygen is off and, once
accepted, will power down.
Powering the Astral
Connecting to an external battery:
To connect an external battery: plug its cord into the Astral power port (instead of the mains power).
A fully charged external battery can provide an additional 8 hours of power during typical use. An
additional external battery can be plugged into the first external battery giving a total potential 24 hours
battery life. The mains power can be plugged into the free battery port.
The ventilator will run off the mains while power is connected and charge the internal then external
batteries. It will switch automatically to battery power if mains power fails.
To turn on:
1. Press the green button at the left rear. After a 2-second delay, the screen will power up.
To turn off:
1. Stop ventilation (ensuring your child is safe and/or on alternative ventilation).
2. Stop any oxygen running into the ventilator.
3. Press the green button at the rear. The ventilator will prompt you to confirm oxygen is off and, once
accepted, will power down.
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