OPERATION
BLANKETROL II, Model 222S
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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H. Lay the hyper-hypothermia blanket flat with the hose routed, without kinks, towards the
unit
I. If the blanket is already filled, check that there are no leaks.
WARNING
Any time water is found leaking into or around the unit, connecting hose, and/or
blanket, turn the unit off, disconnect the power cord from its power source, and
correct the problem before proceeding.
Proper maintenance procedures should be
followed including, but not limited to, the preventative maintenance described in this
manual. Leaky blankets or hoses should never be used.
Water leaks could present
a slip hazard and risk of infection and could lead to electric shock.
J. Cover the blanket with a dry sheet or bath blanket (if using PASTI-PAD, or MAXI-
THERM Blanket).
K. Connect the blanket to the BLANKETROL II unit as described in Section (2-2.1.).
L. If a Gelli-roll or 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 unit 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
AUTO 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.
4. The 400 Series probe should be inspected periodically to insure that it is not
dislodged or impacted. The BLANKETROL II unit 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.
CAUTION
Handling or use of the patient probe may result in damage from
electrostatic
discharge (ESD)
if proper precautions are not taken.
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