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Section 6
Operating Instructions cont.
Check baby’s positioning before closing BabyPod 2. Re-check the security of the Infant Positioning Straps before
closing the device.
Carefully close Viewing Lids back over the BabyPod 2 Outer Shell, using two hands at all times. Take care at all
times that any ventilator or IV tubing passing through the Tubing Access Ports on the ends of the BabyPod 2 do
not become trapped under the Viewing Lid.
DO NOT
transport a baby without verifying the security of the
Viewing Lid.
Re-check the security of the Stretcher Fixing Straps before
transporting baby. If straps have become loose, tighten by
grasping the webbing and pulling away from the slider buckles.
Re-check the security of BabyPod 2’s closure to ensure patient
safety.
Section 6.8 - Monitoring baby inside BabyPod 2
Monitor baby visually while using BabyPod 2.
Check baby’s skin occasionally for redness or irritation while TransWarmer Infant Transport Mattress is in use.
Monitor infant’s temperature while TransWarmer Infant Transport Mattress is in use.
To minimise heat loss during transport, leave patient access port in Viewing Lid in the closed position during
transport unless the baby requires active care.
Section 6.9- Removing baby from BabyPod 2
To remove baby from BabyPod 2, release the black lid lock turn knobs at both ends of BabyPod 2 and open lids,
being careful not to bump the viewing lid on any surrounding objects.
Remove Infant Positioning Strap from across the baby’s torso, being careful not to disturb any ventilator or IV
tubing.
Open the Vacuum Mattress vacuum valve by pressing the two valve sections together. The click indicates proper
engagement. The mattress should fill with air and become soft and mouldable.
Carefully lift the baby from BabyPod 2, making sure that any ventilator or IV tubing clears the patient
compartment.
Section 6.7 - Closing BabyPod 2 with baby enclosed
Warning
Patients may be harmed by the incorrect use of this device.
Warning
Patients may be harmed by the incorrect use of this device.
