ASTOPAD
®
Instructions for Use
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9.1 Preparation for use
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Before use, make sure that the device and its applied parts have been cleaned
and disinfected according to the instructions for use
(see Section 9.6 Clean-
ing and disinfection)
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Attachment of the ASTOPAD DUO control unit according to
Section 8.2 In-
stallation of the Control unit
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9.1.1 Using ASTOPAD COV070/COV105/COV150/COV180 as an under-
blanket
WARNING
Risk of overheating!
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For pediatrics under 90 cm in length/height,
use only the applied part ASTO-
PAD COV070.
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Do not use ASTOPAD COV105 or COV155 or COV180 for pediatrics under
90 cm in length/height.
1. A pressure-relieving gel pad may also be placed on the OR table.
2. Place the blanket lengthwise on the table with the cable connection side
pointing to the outside edge of the OR table/treatment table.
3. Position the blanket on the table so that the blanket is flat underneath the pa-
tient and will not crease. If a pressure-relieving gel pad is used in combination
with the applied parts ASTOPAD COV070/COV105/COV150/COV180 on the
OR table, the gel pad must be placed under the ASTOPAD COV. Observe the
arrangement of the ASTOPAD COV and the gel pad. The gel pad and
COVXXX must be positioned flush with the head or foot end of the OR table.
4. Always place a thin waterproof and absorbent barrier between the ASTOPAD
applied part and the patient.
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All ASTOPAD applied parts may be operated only with the ASTO-
PAD DUO control unit.
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All ASTOPAD applied parts should not come in direct skin contact
with the patient and must be operated with an intermediate layer
between the part and the patient.
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ASTOPAD COV applied parts can be used as top blankets and/or
under-blankets.
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Install the device so that disconnection from the mains via the
mains plug is difficult to carry out.
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With installed battery, it is possible to operate the ASTOPAD con-
trol unit independently to the mains for approx. 2 hours.
