Operation / Technical Manual
NORM-O-TEMP
®
, Model 111W
Page 36 of 82
K.
Connect the blanket/pad to the NORM-O-TEMP
®
unit as described in Section 3-
L.
If a single-patient use hyper-hypothermia blanket/pad is used, connect the
couplings of the connecting hose to the blanket/pad as described in the
instructions packaged with each blanket/pad.
M.
The hyper-hypothermia blanket/pad may be pre-warmed before positioning the
patient. To do so, operate the unit at desired temperature for about 25 minutes.
N.
Place the patient on the hyperthermia blanket/pad.
O.
If a top hyper-hypothermia blanket/pad is to be used, cover with a dry sheet
P.
Connect the blanket/pad to the NORM-O-TEMP
®
unit following the procedure
described in Section 3-2.1.
Q.
If no top hyper-hypothermia blanket/pad is used, cover the patient with a top
sheet and/or blanket/pad. Patient preparation and bedside care are further
described in Section 3-4.
NOTE:
If at anytime, power is removed from the unit without actuating the power
switch (I/O switch) a power fail alarm will activate and the Power fail symbol LED
located on the front of the unit will flash. To stop the alarm, restore power.
NOTE:
If at anytime, the water in the reservoir falls below 1 ½ quarts (1.4 liters) a low
water level alarm will activate, the LO WATER LED located on the membrane control
panel will flash and the unit will shut down.
4-2.
Operating the NORM-O-TEMP
®
System
The NORM-O-TEMP
®
system operates based upon the actual temperature of the
circulating water relative to the set point temperature. The NORM-O-TEMP
®
heats and
circulates the water.
Given the many variables such as patient size, weight, or condition, there is no direct
relationship between the temperature of the circulating water and patient
temperature. Both water temperature and patient temperature should be closely
monitored.
