OPERATION
BLANKETROL III, Model 233
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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3-4.
OPERATING THE BLANKETROL III SYSTEM IN
MANUAL CONTROL MODE
The BLANKETROL III System can be set so that it operates based upon the actual temperature of
the water in the BLANKETROL III equipment relative to the Set Point temperature.
In
MANUAL CONTROL MODE
the BLANKETROL
III System does not read the patient’s
temperature, so the unit will not adjust the temperature of the water in the BLANKETROL III
equipment acco
rdingly. Because of this, special care must be taken to monitor the patient’s
temperature. And, as in all cases, the patient's skin integrity must be closely monitored
After arranging the equipment as described in Section (3-2.), proceed as follows:
A.
Press the power switch to the “I” position.
1.
The switch illuminates green.
2.
The microprocessor board goes through self-test.
3.
The Status Display flashes CHECK SETPT.
B.
Consult the physician's orders to determine the desired patient Set Point
temperature and the desired water temperature setting.
C.
Press the TEMP SET Switch.
1.
The microprocessor board beeps.
2.
The LED in the corner of the button illuminates.
3.
The SET POINT display shows a temperature reading.
4.
The Status Display shows SET TEMP.
D.
Use the C/F button to choose the desired temperature scale (English membrane
only).
WARNING
A physician's order is required for setting blanket temperature and use of equipment.
At least every 20 minutes, or as directed by physician, check patient's temperature
and skin integrity of areas in contact with blanket; also, check the BLANKETROL
III’s water temperature. Pediatric patients, temperature-sensitive patients with
vascular disease, surgical patients, diabetics and patients with Raynaud’s Disease
should be checked more frequently.
Notify the physician promptly of any
change in patient status in order to avoid serious injury or death.