Description
Quick answer: The ResMed Astral 150 (part 27003) is a portable life-support ventilator for both invasive and non-invasive ventilation, for adult and pediatric patients (from ~5 kg), in the hospital and at home. It offers the same core capabilities as the Astral 100, plus two additions: support for a double-limb circuit and FiO₂ (inspired oxygen) monitoring. Lightweight (~7.1 lb / 3.2 kg) with a color touchscreen, adaptive modes (including iVAPS with optional AutoEPAP), long battery life, and AirView remote monitoring, it supports patients from less-dependent to fully ventilator-dependent. It’s a prescription life-support device — configured, titrated, and managed entirely by a qualified clinical team.
Important — life-support device
The Astral 150 is a life-support ventilator, not a CPAP or BiPAP sleep-therapy machine. It is prescribed, set up, and managed by a physician and clinical/respiratory-care team. Ventilator settings, circuits, alarms, and backup arrangements are determined by that team for the specific patient. Because patients may be fully ventilator-dependent, this device must be used with the appropriate alarms, monitoring, backup power, and caregiver training in place. Nothing here is a substitute for clinical direction. Contact us at (646) 933-0080 to discuss requirements.
What it does — and how it differs from the Astral 100
The Astral 150 delivers invasive and non-invasive ventilation from a single device, for a wide range of respiratory conditions and dependency levels — the same versatile platform as the Astral 100. The key differences are:
- Double-limb circuit support — in addition to single-limb circuits, the 150 supports a double-limb (dual-limb) circuit, with separate inspiratory and expiratory limbs. This is used in certain clinical setups and can offer more precise control and exhaled-gas handling.
- FiO₂ monitoring — the 150 can monitor the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO₂), useful when supplemental oxygen is being delivered and the concentration needs to be tracked.
Otherwise it shares the Astral platform’s capabilities:
- Invasive (tracheostomy) and non-invasive (mask or mouthpiece) — no circuit change to switch between mask and mouthpiece.
- Adult and pediatric — patients from about 5 kg.
- iVAPS™ adaptive ventilation, with optional AutoEPAP; four configurable, nameable programs.
- Lightweight — ~7.1 lb (3.2 kg); color touchscreen with real-time pressure/flow.
- Battery — internal up to ~8 hours; external batteries extend runtime (up to ~16–24 hours per configuration). Requires AC adapter and power cord.
- Alarms for caregivers/clinicians; RCM → AirView remote monitoring.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product type | Portable life-support ventilator |
| Ventilation | Invasive and non-invasive (mask or mouthpiece) |
| Circuits | Single-limb and double-limb (150 adds double-limb) |
| Oxygen | FiO₂ monitoring (150 addition) |
| Patients | Adult and pediatric (from ~5 kg); less-dependent to fully dependent |
| Setting | Hospital and home; acute and long-term |
| Key modes | iVAPS, with optional AutoEPAP (plus standard vent modes) |
| Programs | 4 configurable, nameable programs |
| Display | Color touchscreen (real-time pressure/flow) |
| Weight | ~7.1 lb (3.2 kg) |
| Battery | Internal up to ~8 h; extendable with external batteries (~16–24 h per config) |
| Power | Requires AC adapter and power cord |
| Connectivity | RCM → AirView remote monitoring |
| Alarms | Caregiver/clinician alarms (life-support) |
| Related | Astral 100 (same core; single-limb, no FiO₂ monitoring) |
| HCPCS | Ventilator codes (e.g. E0466 non-invasive / E0465 invasive) — confirm for billing |
| Prescription | Required — clinician-configured |
| ResMed reference / SKU | 27003 |
| Brand | ResMed |
Frequently asked questions
Is this a CPAP or BiPAP machine?
No — it’s a life-support ventilator, a different and much higher class of device, prescribed and managed by a physician and respiratory-care team.
How is the Astral 150 different from the Astral 100?
The 150 adds double-limb circuit support and FiO₂ monitoring. Otherwise the two share the same core Astral platform and features.
What’s a double-limb circuit for?
It uses separate inspiratory and expiratory limbs, used in certain clinical configurations for more precise control and exhaled-gas handling. Your clinical team decides the circuit type.
Invasive and non-invasive?
Yes — both, via tracheostomy or mask/mouthpiece, without changing the circuit to switch between mask and mouthpiece.
Can it be used at home?
Yes — hospital and home, but always under a clinical care plan with appropriate alarms, monitoring, backup power, and caregiver training.
What’s the battery life?
Internal up to about 8 hours; external batteries extend runtime further (configurations reach ~16–24 hours). It requires the AC adapter and power cord for mains power and charging.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes — this is a prescription life-support device.
Can you help with insurance?
We can help with insurance-related purchases through our affiliated service — contact us at (646) 933-0080.
How is it delivered?
Given the clinical nature of this device, please contact us to confirm availability, setup, training, and delivery options.
This is a prescription life-support ventilator. It must be prescribed, configured, and managed by a qualified clinician and used with appropriate alarms, monitoring, backup power, and caregiver training. Ventilation settings are determined by your clinical team. This listing is informational and is not medical advice.
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