OPERATION
BLANKETROL III, Model 233
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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L.
If a single-patient use hyper-hypothermia blanket is used, connect the color coded
couplings of the connecting hose to the blanket as described in the instructions
packaged with each blanket.
M.
Check that the blanket is flat and the connecting hose is not twisted or pinched.
N.
The hyper-hypothermia blanket may be pre-cooled or pre-warmed before positioning
the patient. To do so, operate the system in
MANUAL CONTROL MODE
for a few
minutes.
O.
Place the patient on the hyper-hypothermia blanket.
P.
If the patient's temperature is to be monitored as required in an automatic control
mode or
MONITOR ONLY MODE
, insert or attach a 400 Series probe in or on the
patient.
1.
A rectal probe is inserted into the rectum and secured with tape to the leg of
the patient.
2.
The diaphragm of a skin probe is taped to the patient, usually under the
patient's arm or on the chest.
3.
The esophageal probe is inserted in the patient. It is often preferred that the
patient is comatose or under anesthesia when the probe is placed in the
esophagus.
The 400 Series probe should be inspected periodically to insure that it is not
dislodged or impacted.
The BLANKETROL III System sounds an alarm
when the reading from the probe falls below 30°C (86°F).
It is important that the 400 Series probe be inserted in or attached to
the patient at least three minutes before pressing a control mode
button.
This will prevent the accidental triggering of the CHECK PROBE
status message.
4.
The probe connecting cable is used to connect the BLANKETROL III System
to disposable temperature probes.
Q.
If an upper hyper-hypothermia blanket is to be used, follow instructions in
step (J).
R.
Connect the top blanket to the unit following the procedure described in Section (2-
3.1.) Step (H.).
S.
If no top hyper-hypothermia blanket is used, cover the patient with a top sheet and/or
blanket. Patient preparation and bedside care are further described in Section (2-5.).
CAUTION
Handling or use of the patient probe may result in damage from
electrostatic
discharge (ESD)
if proper precautions are not taken.