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M000 Control Unit Operator’s Manual: U .S .
3 .9 Thermal Pad
Placement
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1.
With the patient sitting on the operating theatre
table, overlap the inside seam of the pads so
the width of the pads between the flap insert is
approximately as wide as the patient’s back .
2.
Pads can be placed by log rolling the patient .
3.
Roll the patient to one side .
4.
Remove the release liner on a pad .
5.
Start pad placement by placing the second flap
mid-axilla and smoothing the pad down the
patient’s back and towards the spine .
6.
Repeat on the other side .
7.
Ensure that manifolds are placed free and clear
of pressure areas, such as the scapula .
8.
Adhere pad flaps to the side of the patient .
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: Make sure to reposition the upper flap after
arm tuck
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1.
Select any area of intact skin that will be away
from the incision
2.
Pads may be placed horizontally, vertically, or
around limbs; shaving of hair is not required
3.
Simply peel off the white liner and apply gel
pad to skin