Section 4 - Theory of Operation
4.0 Theory of Operation
4.1 Convective Warming System
The
Convective Warming System
(fig. 1)
provides a continuous means of warming patients
to help prevent and/or treat hypothermia. The
system consists of a Convective Warming Unit
(Power Unit) and a disposable Quilt. A connecting
hose conducts heated air from the Power Unit to
the Quilt.
5
IV Pole
Clamp
Figure 3 - Pole mounting height limit
1 meter
maximum
Figure 1 - Convective Warming System
4.2 TC3001 Power Unit
The
TC3001 Power Unit
provides a continuous
source of air to the Quilt. The Power Unit consists
of a HEPA filter, blower, heater, and temperature
controller. The Power Unit is a hand-carried
portable device which has dual mounting
provisions. It can hang on a bedrail or footboard
using the bedrail hooks on the back of the unit. It
can also mount to an I. V. pole or optional
accessory stand using the I. V. pole clamp (see
figs. 2A/2B). Output air temperatures may be set
to one of five temperature settings:
fan only,
32°C, 38°C,
43°C, or 46°C.
When using an I. V. pole, do not mount the
Power Unit higher than 1 meter (see fig. 3).
Otherwise, the Power Unit could tip over.
CAUTION
Figure 2A - I. V. Pole or Stand mounted
Figure 2B - Bed rail mounted
Bedrail
Hook
