REMstar plus pressure setting

Woody · Post by **Woody** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:27 pm

I use a REMstar M seriese set at 14 as perscribed by my doctor. Now today
at a yard sale I picked up a 3 year old REMstar plus but it's pressure is set at 8 how can I change this setting to 14. I just want it as a spair or to use while traveling ect.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:35 pm

I'm not sure whether the Plus models had C-Flex in them back then or not.....but even today there are two models.....one WITH and one WITHOUT C-Flex.....and the setup procedures are somewhat different for each one.

Which one do you have?

Den

Woody · Post by **Woody** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:58 pm

I have the 1005960 which does not have c-flex.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:08 pm

Try this.
You might want to copy it to a document and save it in your computer.

Den

REMstar Plus wo/C-Flex Setup

IMPORTANT!
When the device is in the Therapy Setup Menu, the humidifier and ramp buttons operate as up and down keys to change the settings and the pressure on/off button will take you to the next screen.

Therapy Setup Menu
1. Plug the pronged end of the power cord into an electrical outlet. To enter the Therapy Setup Menu hold the ramp and pressure on/off buttons down while plugging the power cord into the device. The airflow will automatically turn ON and the display screen will show the current elevation setting and the unlock symbol.

IMPORTANT!
Prescribed therapy settings can be set only using the Therapy Setup Menu.
To prevent patients from tampering with the settings, the directions to access the Therapy Setup Menu should not be revealed to the patient.

Elevation Setting
a. The elevation setting and symbol will be displayed.
The patient also has access to this setting in the Patient Setup Menu.
Lo = less than 2,500 ft. (<762 m.)
M = 2,500 to 5,000 ft. (762 m. to 1524 m.)
Hi = 5,000 to 7,500 ft. (1525 m. to 2286 m.)

Note: Altitudes of 7,500 ft. (2,286 m.) may affect the accuracy of the pressure. Verify the pressure settings with a water column manometer.

To change the elevation setting, press and release the ramp or humidifier button until the correct setting is displayed.
Press and release the pressure on/off button to go to the next setting.

Pressure Setting
b. The CPAP pressure setting will appear.
To change the setting, press and release the ramp or humidifier button.
Range: 4 to 20 cm H2O (in 1 cm. H2O increments)
Press and release the pressure on/off button to go to the next setting.

Fine Adjustment Setting
c. The CPAP fine adjustment setting will appear. This setting allows you to calibrate the device so that the pressure setting can be verified with a manometer.

If you DO NOT want to calibrate the device, press and release the pressure on/off button to go to the next setting.

If you DO want to calibrate the device, follow the directions below:
1. Connect the patient circuit to the REMstar Plus. Make sure there is an exhalation leak in the circuit.

2. Zero the manometer and connect the manometer at the patient mask. Make sure the pressure has stabilized (let the manometer sit for at least 60 seconds).

3. If the pressure setting is not the same as the manometer reading, press and release the ramp or humidifier button to change the setting.
Range: -0.9 to 0.9 H2O (in 0.1 cm H2O increments)
Press and release the pressure on/off buton to go to the next setting.

Ramp Time Setting
d. The Ramp Time symbol and setting will appear. The patient also has access to this setting in the Patient Setup Menu.
To change the setting, press and release the ramp or humidifier button.
Range: 0 to 45 minutes (in 5 minute increments)
Press and release the pressure on/off button to go to the next setting.
Note: If the ramp time is set to "0" minutes, or if the CPAP pressure setting is 4 cm. H2O, the following ramp setting will not be displayed. Go to Step f.

Ramp Starting Pressure Setting
e. The Ramp Starting Pressure symbol and setting will appear. To change the setting, press and release the ramp or humidifier button.
Range: 4 to Prescription Setting (in 1 cm. H2O increments)
Press and release the pressure on/off button to go to the next setting.

>4 Setting
f. The number of times this device has been used for more than four consecutive hours (>4) will appear. To erase the total and go back to zero, press and release the ramp or humidifier button.
An "X" will appear in the upper left corner and the total will change to "0000". (Pressing the button again will restore the original count)
Press and release the pressure on/off button to go to the next setting.

LED Setting
g. The LED on/off symbol and setting will appear. This setting allows you to have the lights behind the button turned on or off.
The patient also has access to this setting in the Patient Setup Menu.
1 = ON
0 = OFF
To change the setting, press and release the ramp or humidifier button.

Exit Settings
h. To go back to the beginning of the settings, press and release the pressure on/off button.

To exit the Therapy Setup Menu, hold the pressure on/off button down and press the ramp button one time. Release the on/off button. The airflow will turn off.

BrianRT · Post by **BrianRT** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:38 pm

You should NEVER EVER EVER change your own pressure settings!!! This should only be done by licensed medical professionals who took a LOT of classes and passed a LOT of tests. These people can always be recognized because they wear white coats. This also includes the receptionists at most Dr's offices and the people who develop your film at the local pharmacy.

But seriously.....Wulfman nailed it.

A CPAP at a yardsale?.....SWEET! All I ever find is hubcaps for a '74 Nova and old Burt Bacharah records.

taterbug · Post by **taterbug** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:52 pm

Don't scare me like that, Brian. I thought I was just starting to get to know everyone on the boards and couldn't imagine those statements coming from your mou... er... keyboard. Good one though!

Greg

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:06 pm

I'm just wondering how much he had to pay for it at the yard sale.
I'm also wondering if the previous owner died from lack of using it...... Hmmmmm

Den

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:23 pm

BrianRT wrote:You should NEVER EVER EVER change your own pressure settings!!! This should only be done by licensed medical professionals who took a LOT of classes and passed a LOT of tests. These people can always be recognized because they wear white coats. This also includes the receptionists at most Dr's offices and the people who develop your film at the local pharmacy.

But seriously.....Wulfman nailed it.

A CPAP at a yardsale?.....SWEET! All I ever find is hubcaps for a '74 Nova and old Burt Bacharah records.

You left off the first two things you have to have in your wallet, to see that Licensed Medical Proffessional, a current medical provider card, and a no limit credit card. If you don't have those you will have to take your chances on finding one at the Driving Range. Jim

Woody · Post by **Woody** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:43 pm

Thanks for the help. I was just going to set it to match my perscription.
Now I have a spair in case I need one.

Yes it was a good find. The cpat unit,mask and humidifier with travel case
for $20 this goes well with the O2 concentrator I bought 2 weeks ago for
$8.95 !!

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 11:38 am

WOW! Good find(s), Woody.

Best wishes,

Den

nosbig-nosbig · Post by **nosbig-nosbig** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:50 pm

On my REMstar Plus you hold down the two user buttons while plugging in.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:58 pm

nosbig-nosbig wrote:On my REMstar Plus you hold down the two user buttons while plugging in.

That's the Plus model that has C-Flex. There were procedures posted here last night for that one, too.

Den