ZOLL IVTM, Operation Manual

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General Safety Precautions
WARNING. Systemic hypothermia risks.
Systemic hypothermia may cause cardiac arrhythmia, patient shiv-
ering, or other system or organ complications. Systemic hypothermia should only be utilized under the super-
vision of a qualified physician.
When treating a patient with the console, appropriately qualified medical staff must routinely and closely mon-
itor the patient and must comply with the following procedures:
• Audible and visual alarms generated by the console require the authorized individual to remain in close
proximity to the patient throughout the procedure.
• Always verify the function of the console prior to insertion of an IVTM catheter. In the event of a malfunc-
tion, have other means of cooling available.
• When combining the use of the system and other adjunctive means of cooling, ensure that close observa-
tion of the patient is maintained.
• Do not use the system in conjunction with other temperature maintenance devices that have an automatic
temperature controller. Temperature oscillations may occur that are dangerous to the patient.
• Performance of installation, operation, or maintenance procedures other than those described in this man-
ual may create hazards and may cause the manufacturer’s warranty to become void.
• Sterile components are designed for a single use only. If unauthorized disposable components are used,
proper operation cannot be guaranteed and harm to the patient may result.
• Proper aseptic technique must be used while making all sterile connections to the system.
• Never operate damaged or leaking equipment.
• Never operate the equipment without coolant fluid in the coolant well.
• Never use pure water, pure propylene glycol, or alcohol as a coolant fluid.
• Never operate the equipment while smoking or in the presence of open flame.
• Avoid touching the patient simultaneously with metal parts in the console.
Do not push or pull on the
display head
Top facing up
Fuse Lo
The low patient temperature
alarm limit
Potential Equalization Con-
ductor. This is a safety mea-
sure to prevent earth current
loops in equipment
Hi
The high patient tempera-
ture alarm limit
On
Danger: Keep hands and fin-
gers away
Off Weight