MAINTENANCE
BLANKETROL II, Model 222S
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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4-6. MAINTENANCE OF THE HYPER-HYPOTHERMIA BLANKETS
This section describes the general maintenance for the reusable and disposable blankets.
General maintenance tasks include cleaning, draining, and storing the blankets.
4-6.1. Reusable Blankets
Cincinnati Sub-Zero reusable blankets are constructed from biocompatible
polyurethane/urethane. Stains and debris can be wiped away with mild soap and water.
For cleaning and disinfecting, always use conventional hospital-approved topical cleaners
and disinfectants that do not contain alcohol. Avoid alcohol and other strong, undiluted
disinfectants. These may cause staining of the device’s outer skin. Thoroughly rinse
product with clear water to remove any residue from cleaning solutions. DO NOT use gas
sterilization or autoclaving for cleaning and disinfecting the blankets.
To drain the water from the reusable blankets simply shut off power to the unit or shut off
the operation of the manual or automatic mode and allow the water to drain from the
blanket back into the BLANKETROL unit.
To store PLASTIPAD blankets, loosely coil the hose lengthwise into the center of the
blanket. Fold the blanket lengthwise into the center, 1/3 from the left side and 1/3 from the
right side. Do not fold the blankets width-wise, as doing so will crimp the tubing.
For reusable Gelli-Roll blankets/pads either lay them flat or roll the blanket/pad. Do no fold
the Gelli-Roll blankets/pads.
Disposal of blankets are done in a means consistent with hospital policy protocol for
patient contact items.
4-6.2. Disposable, Single-Patient Use Blankets
The reusable blanket maintenance procedures do not apply to the disposable, single-patient
use blankets. Disposal of blankets are done in a means consistent with hospital policy
protocol for patient contact items.
4-7. MAINTENANCE OF REUSABLE THERMISTOR PROBES
The standard 400 Series probe consists of a thermistor temperature sensing element housed in
a probe and attached to a plasticized vinyl-jacketed, shielded, lead wire terminated with a phone
plug. Refer to the printed material enclosed with each probe regarding temperature
specifications, cautions, maintenance, and disposal.
In general, clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. When not in use, the probes should be
loosely coiled and stored at room temperature. Never boil or autoclave the vinyl jacketed lead
wire. Avoid contact with strong aromatic chlorinated, ketone, ether, or ester solvents.
When cleaning or sterilizing, the probe should be handled gently. Excessive pressure can
stretch the covering and/or break the internal wires. At high temperatures, the vinyl softens and
can be deformed by pressure and stress. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE.
Probes may be disinfected and sanitized by washing with 3% hydrogen peroxide or 70%
isopropanol. Brief immersions in detergent solutions are not harmful. Prolonged immersions in
detergent solutions will cause the vinyl to lose flexibility. Phenol disinfectants should be
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