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Clinical Guide English ApneaLinkAir ApneaLink Plus

Home Sleep Testing... Patient Instructions Testing process is time sensitive. You must complete the testing and return the kit within 48 hours of receipt.

ApneaLink Air™: Cleaning, disinfection and disposables ResMed.com Caution: • Never use abrasive agents, alcohol, chlorine-containing substances, acetone, or other solvents to clean the device. • Do not immerse the device, pulse oximeter, oximeter finger sensor or respiratory effort sensor in fluids, and ensure that no fluids penetrate into the products. • Do not attempt to sterilize the device, as this could cause unseen damage to the inside of the unit. 1. Switch off the device. 2. If still attached, remove and dispose of the nasal cannula. 3. Remove the respiratory effort sensor. 4. Screw the protective caps onto the connectors for the nasal cannula and effort sensor. 5. Detach the pulse oximeter from the device. 6. Detach the oximeter finger sensor from the pulse oximeter. Note: Handle the pulse oximeter connection carefully. Do not twist the oximeter cable. 7. Press the protective cover for the USB cable in the housing opening. 8. Clean the following parts with a damp cloth and a mild liquid soap: device and pulse oximeter housing, pulse oximeter cable, clip fastener and respiratory effort sensor. 9. Leave the cleaned parts to dry. 10. Dispose of the single-use oximeter finger sensor. If you are using other approved oximeter finger sensors, follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. 11. Wash the belt by hand or in a regular washing machine at 30°C (86°F). 12. Allow the belt to drip dry. Do not tumble dry or dry clean. Cleaning procedure Regular cleaning and maintenance should be carried out on the ApneaLink Air system as described below. The cleaning should be performed by the physician or healthcare provider.1

For Instructional Video, Please Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awa4z2fFn7A Equipment The ApneaLink Air system includes: 1 ApneaLink Air device 6 Disposable oximeter finger sensor (optional) 2 Effort sensor (optional) 7 Reusable oximeter finger sensor (optional) 3 Belt 8 Nasal cannula 4 Oximeter belt clip (optional) 9 Bag (not shown) 5 Oximeter (optional) ApneaLink Air interface The ApneaLink Air device has the following lights, connectors and button: 1 Test complete indicator light 4 Oximeter connector and accessory light 2 Nasal cannula connector and accessory light 5 Effort sensor connector and accessory light. 3 Power Button 1 3 Putting the device on the belt 1 Thread one end of the belt through the slots on the back of the device. Check that the device is positioned as shown. 2 Flip the device over. Thread the end of the belt closest to the device through one of the slots on the effort sensor. 3 Fasten the tab to the belt. Slide the device into a position that is close to the effort sensor. Reusable finger sensor WARNING: Ensure that the oximeter clip is positioned on the same side of the body as the finger sensor so as not to pose a strangulation risk. 1 To fit the reusable finger sensor, slip it over the index finger on your non-dominant hand as shown. Connecting the nasal cannula Unscrew and remove the protective cap and insert the connector end of the nasal cannula into the nasal cannula connector on the device. Turn clockwise until the connector is secure. Note: Retain the protective caps to use at the completion of the test. Connecting the effort sensor (if used) Unscrew and remove the protective cap and insert the connector end of the effort sensor into the effort sensor connector on the device. Turn clockwise until the connector is secure. Connecting the oximeter (if used) NONIN 1 Attach the oximeter finger sensor to the oximeter. 2 Attach the belt clip to the oximeter. 3 Attach the oximeter to the oximeter connector on the device by pushing it on. ApneaLink Home Sleep Test Instructions