Operation / Technical Manual
NORM-O-TEMP
®
, Model 111W
Page 37 of 82
4-3.
Concluding the Use of the NORM-O-TEMP
®
System
NOTE:
It is important to drain the unit before placing in dry storage.
After the patient temperature reaches the prescribed temperature for the prescribed
amount of time, discontinue the use of the NORM-O-TEMP
®
unit as ordered. Patient's
temperature can vary slightly up or down after therapy has been discontinued. The
operator should continue to monitor the patient's temperature.
When the hyperthermia therapy has concluded and the unit is turned off:
A.
Permit the blanket/pad(s) and hose to remain connected to the unit for about ten
minutes. This allows the water to drain back into the unit.
B.
Disconnect the power cord from the power source, loosely coil it and attach it to
the back panel using the nylon straps.
C.
Remove the blanket/pad(s).
D.
Loosely coil the connecting hose and attach it to the back panel using the nylon
straps, if necessary.
E.
For reusable PLASTIPAD blanket/pad(s), loosely coil the hose lengthwise in the
center of the blanket/pad. Fold the blanket/pad lengthwise into the center, 1/3
from the left side and 1/3 from the right side. Maintenance of the blanket/pad is
described in Section 5-4.
For reusable Gelli-Roll blankets/pads either lay them flat or roll the blanket/pad.
Do not fold the Gelli-Roll blankets/pads.
For Single-Patient Use blanket/pad(s), follow the instructions packaged with the
blanket/pad. Dispose of blankets/pads in a manner consistent with hospital
policy protocol for patient contact items.
