Stellar 150 ventilator - Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Device overview

The Stellar 150 is a portable ventilator that can be used for both mask and tracheostomy ventilation. It cannot be used for those who are 24 hour ventilator dependant.
The Stellar 150 can run on mains power but also has an internal battery which can last up to 2 hours depending on settings and leak. You can also connect a portable external battery which can provide up to another 6 hours.
A heated humidifier can be used with this device and connects directly onto the front of the ventilator.

To add supplemental oxygen

Unlock the low flow oxygen inlet at the rear of the device by pushing up on the locking clip.
Insert one end of the oxygen supply tubing into the oxygen connector port. The tubing will automatically lock into place.
Attach the other end of the oxygen supply tubing to the oxygen supply.
Start ventilation.
Turn on oxygen and adjust to the prescribed flow rate.

Back of the ResMed Stellar ventilator and the port where the power cord connects.

The power cord connects here

The ventilator tubing attaches here or if using a humidifier it attaches here.

How to turn the device on

To turn the power on click the switch here.

To start the ventilator press once here.

How to turn the device off

To turn the pressure off press once here.

To confirm stop press here once.

Changing the filter

Remove the back panel.
Take out the old filter.
Push into the back the new filter.
Replace the back panel.
Check the filter every month.
Change every 6 months or before if the white filter is dark grey or black.

Device alarms

Alarms

The ventilator will alarm in the event of disconnection or blockage. These are complex settings and will be set by NEAVS. Press the silence button, deal with the issue and the ventilator will reset after 2 minutes.