User Manual: HotDog
TM
Veterinary Controller Page 9
PRESSURE REDUCTION
The Warming Blanket is not a pressure-reduction device.
Steps must be taken to
mitigate heat-on-pressure situations when the Blanket is under the patient on hard surfaces,
surgery tables, or dental grates. Use a pressure-reduction device (such as the HotDog
Pressure Reduction Pad) between the Blanket and the hard surface.
Longer duration procedures (approximately two hours or more) create greater risks. When a
patient remains in a single position for an extended amount of time, ischemia can occur at
points of elevated pressure, which can lead to tissue necrosis.
Eliminate pressure points from occurring (especially at bony prominences) by appropriate
pressure reduction.
Closely monitor the temperature selection. Start by using the 40°C/104°F temperature
setting. If the patient is becoming normothermic, there is no need to increase the
temperature. If you are not getting the desired results, you may increase the temperature,
following all precautions.
Use over-body warming instead of under-body warming on patients with any risk factors
(“Risk Factors”) such as dehydration, poor circulation, lack of perfusion, or any illness that
may impact circulation. (Note: for dental procedures, see below.)
Hard objects should not be placed between the patient and the Blanket.
If a rigid cautery ground plate is used, ensure that adequate steps are taken to mitigate
pressure. Do not place the cautery plate on the sensor area of the Blanket.
DENTAL PROCEDURES
Although the System is particularly useful in dental procedures, clinicians should take a few extra
precautions to protect the patient:
Most importantly, ensure that the patient is in contact with the sensor at all times during the
case. Follow the temperature selection and pressure-reduction guidelines.
Place a towel under the patient’s mouth/head to absorb dental fluids and to reduce drainage
onto the Warming Blanket. Make certain that the patient’s body is not lower than the head.
There is no need to place a sheet, towel, or other barrier between the patient and the
Blanket.
You may wrap the Blanket around the patient. However, when the Blanket is under the
patient, do not select a temperature above 40°C/104°F.
Use over-body warming instead of under-body warming on patients with any risk factors such
as dehydration, poor circulation, lack of perfusion, or any illness that may impact circulation.
The Blanket is not a pressure-reduction device.
Steps must be taken to mitigate heat-
on-pressure situations when the Blanket is under the patient on hard surfaces, surgery
tables, or dental grates. Use a pressure-reduction device (such as the HotDog Pressure
Reduction Pad) between the Blanket and the hard surface.
CLEANING THE CONTROLLER
Warnings
Do not immerse the Controller in liquid. Moisture will damage the components, and thermal
injury may result.
Precautions
Do not use pure harsh solvents (e.g., MEK, acetone, etc.) to clean
the Controller.
Do not expose to hydrogen peroxide.
