The Astral 100 delivers invasive and non-invasive ventilation from a single device, for a wide range of respiratory conditions and dependency levels:
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product type | Portable life-support ventilator |
| Ventilation | Invasive and non-invasive (mask or mouthpiece) |
| 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 (up to ~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 150 (adds double-limb circuit + FiO₂ monitoring) |
| HCPCS | Ventilator codes (e.g. E0466 non-invasive / E0465 invasive) — confirm for billing |
| Prescription | Required — clinician-configured |
| ResMed reference / SKU | 27001 |
| Brand | ResMed |
Is this a CPAP or BiPAP machine? No — it's a life-support ventilator, a different and much higher class of device. It's prescribed and managed by a physician and respiratory-care team.
Invasive and non-invasive? Yes — it supports both, via tracheostomy (invasive) or mask/mouthpiece (non-invasive), without changing the circuit to switch between mask and mouthpiece.
Can it be used at home? Yes — it's designed for both hospital and home use, but always under a clinical care plan with appropriate alarms, monitoring, backup power, and caregiver training.
What's the battery life? The internal battery lasts 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.
How is it different from the Astral 150? The Astral 150 offers the same core functionality plus a double-limb circuit and FiO₂ monitoring.
Who sets it up? A qualified clinical/respiratory team configures the modes, settings, alarms, and backup arrangements for the individual patient.
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 (718) 735-3400.
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.
Can I get it delivered in Brooklyn or shipped nationwide? Yes — Task Supply Corp offers USPS shipping throughout the continental U.S., plus local pickup and delivery in Brooklyn and all five boroughs of New York City.
Sources: ResMed Product Information Guide (US) (PDF) · Astral components card (PDF)