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Information about the Operating Manual

User

It is recommended that the use and maintenance of the ST Medical

®

 device is re-

stricted to trained persons, who are completely familiar with the ST Medical

®

 device 

and along with this Operating Manual. Any repair or service should be performed by 

authorized personnel only.

Further applicable documents 

None

User information

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Symbols in this manual

This operating manual uses the following icons to indicate espe-

cially important comments:

DANGER

Danger!

 

Immediate and imminent DANGER for life and limb. Indicates a 

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result 

in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Warning!

 

Signals potential harm to equipment or user if instructions are not 

followed.

CAUTION

Caution!

 

Indicates potential harm to equipment if instructions are not  

followed.

             

Note!

 

Information and recommendations to make optimal use of the 

ST Medical

®

.

Operating buttons of the Base Station

Enter button,

confirmation

Up button, increasing 

the value, switching

Down button,  

decreasing the 

value, switching

Direction of the 

indicator lights

From right to left 

side (inhalation)

From left to right 

side (exhalation)

Summary of Contents for STMedical

Page 1: ...Operating Manual EN...

Page 2: ...3 12 Copyright 2012 idiag All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced without written agreement of idiag CH 8320 Fehraltorf nor may it be stored in a data retrieval system or di...

Page 3: ...and off Function check 14 User specific adjustment 15 Choosing bag size 15 Calculating respiratory rate 15 How to program bag volume and respiratory rate 15 Therapy with STMedical 17 Start therapy 17...

Page 4: ...utions 34 Waste disposal 34 Warranty 35 Attachment 36 1 Determining the Vital Capacity VC 36 2 Determining the Maximum Breathing Capacity MVV 36 3 Determining the Minute Ventilation AMV 36 4 Determini...

Page 5: ...is operating manual uses the following icons to indicate espe cially important comments DANGER Danger Immediate and imminent DANGER for life and limb Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which...

Page 6: ...If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Device of Type BF Protection against electric shock The CE Indication de...

Page 7: ...d respiration with controlled CO2 re breathing the so called isocapnic hyperpnoea The STMedical device serves to improve lung function and the awareness of respiratory distress and secretion mobilisat...

Page 8: ...rve the hygiene requirements set forth in section Maintenance page 22 Never use the device without the valve in place or an individual breathing bag The bag size must be adjusted according to individu...

Page 9: ...2 Breathing bag Base Station Connecting cable Mouthpiece Handheld Device with Sensors Respiratory components Batteries are part of the delivery Indicator lights Timing Up button Enter Start Stop butto...

Page 10: ...al supervision The STMedical consists of two components a Handheld Device and the Base Sta tion The Base Station is a computerized unit that stores the information that helps you to regulate your resp...

Page 11: ...espiratory system e g colds respiratory tract inflam mation and pneumonia Spontaneous or traumatic pneumothorax Pulmonary hypertension Artificial respiration Sinusitis inflammation of the paranasal si...

Page 12: ...Respiratory components 1 Place all parts on a table as shown above 2 Insert the valve piston into the V tube as shown above and secure the opening with the screw fastening small opening 3 Insert the...

Page 13: ...poles correctly to avoid damage to the unit To extend battery life remove the batteries if STMedical is not likely to be used for several days or weeks Note Batteries do contain corrosive liquid If a...

Page 14: ...ch therapy and after inserting the batteries Make sure that the valve piston moves frictionless n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Press the Enter button until the unit switches on and all se...

Page 15: ...g If your physical condition is less satisfying choose the next smaller bag Standard breathing bag volumes are 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 3 3 0 liter Calculating respiratory rate See a medical expert to have y...

Page 16: ...spiratory rate volume per minute If you do not change the calculated value you may go back to the selection menu by pressing the ENTER button If you want to change the established value the program al...

Page 17: ...any of these symptoms surface immediately stop the therapy Contact a doctor for further information select person 1 Start therapy Switch on the Base Station and select your personal number 1 2 3 or 4...

Page 18: ...etween inhaling and exhaling can be changed from the ratio of 1 1 to the ration of 1 2 select menu device setup sound 2 This gives the patient more time to exhale To return to a ratio of 1 1 between i...

Page 19: ...STMedical will stop the therapy session See page 20 End of therapy session Storage of data After you have finished or interrupted your therapy session EN TER or after a faulty therapy session the fol...

Page 20: ...our breathing was slower faster than the set respiratory rate set a higher respiratory rate Your breathing was too deep Use the UP button to increase the respiratory rate or choose a bigger breathing...

Page 21: ...sing the UP and DOWN buttons 5 duration 00 40 BV 2 0lit RR 30 Open the logbook with ENTER and the following data shows you the beginning of the last entry Number of therapy Duration of therapy min sec...

Page 22: ...h chapter maintenance Pages 22 29 Make an inspection of the STMedical before each therapy session Do not use a STMedical which has not passed an inspection Do not use a STMedical that is damaged or do...

Page 23: ...Wearing parts especially breathing bag and mouthpiece must be replaced for hygienic and safety reasons intervall see Lifespan page 31 Immediately replace defective parts with original spare parts Clea...

Page 24: ...d disinfect or Clean and sterilize After each use Clean if nec essary Clean and disinfect or Clean and sterilize Clean and disinfect or Clean and sterilize Before change of user Clean and disinfect Cl...

Page 25: ...ng the STMedical Dismount respiratory components see page 12 Cleaning Rinse by hand clean in the dishwasher or ultra sonicator Only by hand By wiping off the surfaces Procedure CAUTION Make sure that...

Page 26: ...ge 23 Maintenance Disinfection Disinfecting Interval See table Hygiene overview page 24 Disinfect the STMedical equipment whenever necessary Methods of disinfection Chemical methods see below Respirat...

Page 27: ...disinfect the display of the Base Station never use a disin fectant containing alcohol or solvent Never use corrosive solvent or abrasive disinfectants Do not use toluene based solvents Do not expose...

Page 28: ...ne person The respiratory components have to be steril ized if they are used by several persons see page 29 Disinfection by boiling Boil with opening upwards Dry with opening downwards Procedure Make...

Page 29: ...Handheld Device Only respiratory components may be steril ized Do not apply a dry heat sterilization Hot Air Oven Preparation Dismount the respiratory components see page 12 before sterilizing Clean a...

Page 30: ...e gas sterilization Procedure See Ethylene oxide gas Sterilization manual Make sure that the Ethylene oxide is completely evaporated before use Dry the breathing bag with opening downwards See also ch...

Page 31: ...1 second Therapy duration input range 1 99 min Classification Base Station Degree of protection against electric shock Type BF Handheld Device Degree of protection against electric shock Type BF equi...

Page 32: ...ate Once you are successful in holding the pace try to adjust the respiratory depth At the beginning of the respiratory therapy a slow respiratory rate approx 20 breathing cycles per minute and a shor...

Page 33: ...sthetic mixtures with air oxygen or nitrous oxide Typical operating environment indoor environment office home For further information see General transport and storage conditions page 33 Transportati...

Page 34: ...heck the plug The logbook shows no therapy data No therapy has been stored under this therapy number yet STMedical locked Press all 3 buttons for at least 3 seconds and start the STMedical again Or Te...

Page 35: ...hpiece 2 Regular inspections maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear 3 Risks and costs of transportation which are connected directly or indirectly with this guarant...

Page 36: ...H Height in centimeters 1 feet 30 48 cm 1 in 2 54 cm A Age in years WARNING Scope of application of VC formulas Height Men 155 195 cm Women 145 180 cm Age 18 70 years 18 25 years of age must input age...

Page 37: ...sions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment Guidance RF emissions CISPR 11 Group 1 STMedical uses RF energy only for its internal function Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not lik...

Page 38: ...ete or ceramic tile If floors are covered with synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Electrical fast transient burst IEC 61000 4 4 Not applicable Surge IEC 61000 4 5 Not appli...

Page 39: ...ermined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol NOTE...

Page 40: ...r W Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter m 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 23 0 1 0 38 0 38 0 73 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 10 3 8 3 8 7 3 100 12 12 23...

Page 41: ...41 Operating scheme Master Sheet...

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Page 43: ...43 STMedical therapy data sheet Therapy Date Daytime Duration min Respiratory rate Vol Bag VE liter min Total breathing volume V Notes...

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