User Manual: HotDog
TM
Veterinary Controller Page 11
8.
What type of barrier should I use?
No barrier between the patient and the Blanket is
necessary.
9.
How do I manage pressure reduction?
See Pressure Reduction on page 9. Ensure that
pressure is mitigated for patients with any risk factors such as dehydration, poor circulation,
lack of perfusion, or any illness that may impact circulation. Use a pressure-reduction device
(such as the HotDog Pressure Reduction Pad) between the Blanket and the hard surface to
eliminate pressure points from occurring, especially at bony prominences.
10.
How do I select Blanket size?
See page 3. There are 5 Blanket sizes. Select the size that
is best fits the patient. Cover the most surface area of the patient.
11.
How do I position the Blanket?
The Blanket can be positioned over, under, or wrapped
around the patient. However, when the Blanket is under the patient, do not select a
temperature above 40°C/104°F. Cover the most surface area of the patient without
interfering with the procedure area. The patient should always be in contact with the sensor
on the black side of the Banket. Use the Blanket strap to secure.
12.
Can the HotDog system be used in x-ray?
Yes. The heater fabric is completely
radiolucent. However, the Blanket has parallel busbars that run along the long edges. These
can be seen on x-ray. The area around the sensor is also radio opaque. Position the Blanket
so that the imaging area does not contain the sensor or busbar.
ERROR CODES: Alerts & Alarms
If an Alarm or Alert condition occurs, the associated error code will remain on the display A or B
indicating that the blanket connected to the corresponding port has an issue until the condition is
resolved.
After the Alarm or Alert condition has been displayed, the display will return to the main operating
screen where the error code will still be present on the screen in place of the temperature set point.
To resolve an Alarm, follow the instructions shown on the next page. The Blanket will not be active
when an Alarm is occurring.
Automatic Shutoff Timer - This feature prevents the System from unintentionally being left
on.
The System is not intended for use without a clinician present
. The System defaults to a
6-hour shutoff. If there is no interaction with the Controller within 6 hours, it will automatically shut
off.
