
OPERATION
BLANKETROL III, Model 233
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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The BLANKETROL III System can be set to gradually change a patie
nt’s temperature by
maintaining the water in the BLANKETROL III equipment at a maximum temperature 10°C (18°F)
different from the patient’s body temperature.
After arranging the equipment as described in Section (3-2.), proceed as follows:
A.
Check the placement of the 400 Series probe in or on the patient.
B.
Connect the 400 Series probe to the 1/4 inch receptacle on the right side of the unit.
C.
Press the power switch to the “I” position.
1.
The switch illuminates green.
2.
The microprocessor board goes through self-test.
3.
The Status Display flashes CHECK SETPT.
D.
Consult the physician's orders to determine the desired patient Set Point
temperature. As a safety precaution, the desired patient Set Point can only be set
between 30°C - 40°C (86°F - 104°F) to operate in GRADIENT 10C mode.
E.
Use the C/F button to choose the desired temperature scale (English membrane
only).
F.
Press the TEMP SET button.
1.
The microprocessor board beeps.
2.
The LED in the corner of the button illuminates.
3.
The Status Display shows a temperature Set Point.
G.
Press the Up arrow or Down arrow to change the Set Point temperature on the
Status Display to the desired patient temperature. The display can only be set
between 30°C - 40°C (86°F - 104°F).
1.
The microprocessor board beeps.
2.
The Set Point temperature in the Status Display changes.
H.
Press the GRADIENT 10C switch.
1.
The microprocessor board beeps.
2.
The LED in the corner of the button illuminates.
3.
The PATIENT display shows the patient's actual temperature.
4.
The WATER display shows the actual temperature of the water in the
BLANKETROL III equipment.