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WarmCloud User Guide - Quick instruction
Warning
Incorrect use of WarmCloud may cause serious injury.
The user manual must be read completely before use.
Caution
The WarmCloud mattress is soft to prevent pressure sores. Consequently, the patient stability may
be slightly less than normal. Therefore, it is important to follow the instructions below.
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Fasten the WarmCloud mattress to the OR table with the straps.
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Always secure the patient to the OR table with belts, hip pads and other means as per your
hospital routine.
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Ensure that the mattress is correctly centred under the patient.
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Ensure that the Mattress is flat under the patient before inflating it (alternatively inflate before
placing the patient on the Mattress).
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Always stand next to the patient when inflating the mattress.
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Check the tension of safety belts and other patient securing tools after inflation of the
mattress.
NOTE
Using WarmCloud mattress straps
does not
replace/substitute the need of safety belts and other
routines for securing the patient to the OR table.
Preparation
Place the WarmCloud Mattress on the operating table with the air inlets location suitable for the
actual surgery. Tie the straps to the side rails with a reliable knot. Do not tighten down the
mattress too hard. The air hoses are connected to the air inlets and the Velcro straps are tightened
securely around the soft blue part. Connect the power cable to an outlet with protective grounding.
Connect medical air. The green lamp and the display will be lit. Connect Remote Control if desired.
Start
Press the
button on the Control Unit or the Remote Control. A self-test will be performed. The
Unit will begin to inflate the mattress. Always attend the patient when the mattress is inflating. The
unit will inflate the mattress to pressure 4, then increase to pressure 8 and after 10 seconds,
reduce back to pressure 4. This is to ensure that the mattress is fully open.
Adjusting the mattress pressure
Make sure that the patient is not “bottoming out”. Thi
s will block the airflow and reduce the
warming efficiency. Check by inserting your hand between the Mattress and the operating table
under the heaviest part of the patient. Very important with heavy patients. If required, increase the
pressure by one or two steps. With smaller patients it may be advantageous to reduce the
pressure. Ensure that there are no wrinkled materials under the patient.
Adjusting the temperature
40°C is the automatic start temperature and should be adjusted according to the patient
’s needs.
Caution!
It is highly recommended to
monitor the patient’s actual core temperature with a reliable
method.
STOP procedure for the Control Unit
Reduce the pressure to 0 alternatively press the start/standby button
for 2 seconds on the
remote control or on the unit. Always stand by the patient when the mattress is emptying.
Important Safety information
Reduced
Blood Flow
Parts of the body that have reduced or no blood flow shall not be
warmed.
Reduce the temperature setting to 30 (= heating stopped) well ahead
of a blood vessel shut off.
Skin
Protection
Always place a cushion under the part of the body located at the air inlets to
prevent possible local overheating and skin damage. This is especially important
when selecting the highest temperature and when using the short mattress.
Always use some kind of protection for the heels, especially if they are close to
the air inlets.
Patient
Stability
The Mattress may fill or empty unevenly, therefore you must stand next to the
patient when inflating or deflating the Mattress. Always make sure the patient is
adequately secured to the OR table especially if tilted.
Error Codes
In case of an alarm, error codes are displayed on the Remote Control and the
Control Unit. Full information is found in the user manual.
