Allon
®
User Manual
DDT-063-000 Rev C Belmont Medical Technologies
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C
HAPTER
1: S
AFETY
P
RECAUTIONS
Definitions
WARNING!!!
Indicates a condition that may endanger the patient or the
system operator.
CAUTION!
Indicates a condition that may damage the equipment.
NOTE:
Indicates ways in which the system’s operation can be made
more efficient.
Intended Use
Allon
®
is intended to maintain pre-set body temperature as determined by the physician.
It can also be utilized to maintain normal body temperature during surgical procedures.
This system can be used for adult and pediatric patients.
Warnings
1. The physician must be notified if the patient's temperature does not respond
properly, does not reach the prescribed temperature, or if there is any change in
the prescribed temperature range. Failure to inform the physician may result in
injury to the patient.
2. The patient should be under constant supervision of the medical staff.
3. The misuse of the temperature regulation equipment can be potentially harmful to
the patient.
4. Do not plug wet probes into the sockets of the Allon
®
device.
5. The user should verify that no fluids are present at the skin/wrap interface during
the procedure. Failure to do so can cause lesions on the patient's skin. Following
the procedure, a pattern resembling the wrap may appear for a short period of
time on the patient's skin.
6. Pressure sores may appear or develop when soft tissue is compressed between a
bony prominence and external surface. The use of the Allon
®
system does not
prevent this from happening.
7. In order to prevent pressure sores, hospital routine care should be taken during
long thermoregulation procedures.
8. Do not lift or move the patient by means of the Wrap. This may cause tearing and
water leakage from the Wrap.
9. Use only probes or adapters supplied by Belmont Medical Technologies.
10. The technical principles, clinical applications, and risks associated with
