Bair Hugger 500/OR Service Manual
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Introduction
Description of the Total Temperature
Management* System
The Bair Hugger brand Total Temperature Management
System consists of a Bair Hugger forced-air warming unit and
Bair Hugger disposable components, including forced-air
blankets and the 241* blood/fluid warming set. The system is
intended for use in all clinical settings including the operating
room. The warming unit draws ambient air through a filter
and warms the air to the specified temperature. It then delivers
the warmed air through a hose to the Bair Hugger blanket.
This manual describes how to service the Model 500/OR
warming unit, and includes maintenance instructions and
specifications. For information about using Bair Hugger
blankets or the 241 blood/fluid warming set with Bair Hugger
units, refer to the “Instructions for Use” included with each of
these disposable components.
Indications for Use
The Bair Hugger brand Total Temperature Management
System is intended to prevent and treat hypothermia and to
provide warmth to cold or shivering patients. In addition, the
system should be used whenever conditions exist that could
cause patients to become cold.
Contraindications
Temperature
Do not apply heat to lower extremities during aortic cross-
clamping. Thermal injury may occur if heat is applied to
ischemic limbs.
200 Series Units
Do not use 200 Series warming units in operating rooms.
Thermal injury and airborne contamination may result.
