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* Patient Warming Systems
M000 Control Unit Operator’s Manual: U .S .
To connect the Patient Warming System Thermal Pads to the control unit and pre-
warm them prior to surgery, begin by placing the correct size and configuration pads
(see Section 3 .8 below), liner side up on the surgical table . Connect the translucent
pad lines to the fluid delivery line by inserting the blue connector into the blue
labelled receptacle on the manifold . Similarly, insert the white connectors into the
white labelled receptable immediately adjacent . This can be done without stopping
the machine if it is already in Manual Mode .
CAUTION: Carefully observe the system for air leaks in the system before and
during use. If the pads fail to prime or if large air bubbles are observed
in the pad return line, indicating the presence of a significant continu-
ous air leak, check connections. If this does not correct the problem
refer to Section 5.2: (Troubleshooting) for more information. Leakage
may result in lower flow rates and potentially decrease the performance
of the system.
If the machine is in Stop Mode, press the “Manual” Key to begin warming . Press the
Down Arrow Key once to go to the Water Target Temperature set point screen . Press
Enter to allow adjustment of the target using the Up/Down Arrow Keys . When the
desired water target temperature is highlighted, press enter to accept .
The pads will be at temperature in approximately 5 minutes .
NOTE: The temperature at the surface of the pad is approximately 1°C less than the
water temperature under normal circumstances.
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Each patient should be individually assessed to determine that pads are
sized appropriately .
3 .7 Connecting the
Thermal Pad to the
Fluid Delivery Lines
3 .8 Thermal Pad
Selection
Small
<5'3"
<60cm
Medium
5'3" –5'8" 60cm – 73cm
Large
>5'8"
>73cm
Torso
Universal