HICO-VARIOTHERM 550
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Uncontrolled hypo/hyperthermia associated with increased
patient mortality.
► If the body temperature falls below 32 °C, then life
threatening complications may occur such as cardiac
arrhythmia, metabolic disturbances and cardiac arrest.
► After hypothermia treatment, the patient should be warmed
up again at temperatures of no more than 0.25 °C – 0.5 °C
per hour. Too rapid warming also leads to arrhythmias and
ventricular fibrillation with subsequent risks.
► When used on ischemic limbs there is an increased risk of
tissue damage and shock.
► For low-risk and reliable application of hypo/hyperthermia
treatment, an external continuous monitoring of the body core
temperature (e.g. by taking a measurement in the urinary
bladder) is of the utmost importance.
► The therapeutic moderate mild to moderate hypothermia
requires the user to carry out a careful risk assessment and
continuous monitoring and care of the patient, with regards to
side effects, the prophylaxis of pressure induced lesions and
the efficiency of the system.
► Due to the excellent heat conductivity of water, the patient
may cool down when the unit is switched off or the water pad
is disconnected from the unit. Only leave the water pad in
contact with the patient in normal operation.
► No application distal of arterial cross-clamping!
Due to continuously new knowledge in the field
hypo/hyperthermia, the information provided here does not claim
to be current or complete.
Hirtz & Co. KG has no responsibility or liability for negligence or
false applications and also cannot specify any medical
recommendations and procedures. The user must independently
weigh up what is used and how this is carried out.
