User Manual: HotDog
TM
Veterinary Controller Page 8
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
USE UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A CLINICIAN.
1.
Select the Warming Blanket size that is the best fit for your patient, covering as much of
your patient as possible.
2.
Position the Blanket under, over, or around the patient as desired, with the black side facing
the patient. Make sure the patient is in contact with the sensor. Refer to Precautions and
Pressure Reduction for guidance.
3.
If desired, use the included strap to help conform the Blanket to the patient.
4.
Connect the yellow cable to the short yellow cable off the side of the Blanket by aligning both
red dots and pushing straight in. Do not twist!
5.
Connect the opposite end of the yellow cable to the Controller by inserting it into a yellow
port with the red dot on the cable facing up.
6.
Turn the Controller on to begin warming and select the desired temperature on the
Controller. The Blanket will take approximately 3 minutes to reach the selected temperature.
7.
Monitor the temperature of the patient frequently during each case. Increase or decrease
the Blanket temperature gradually to maintain normothermia.
GUIDELINES FOR TEMPERATURE SELECTION
Start by using the 40°C (104°F) temperature setting. If the patient is becoming normothermic,
there is no need to increase the temperature. If you are not getting the desired results, you may
increase the temperature, following all precautions. However, when the Blanket is under the patient,
do not select a temperature above 40°C (104°F).
Use over-body warming instead of
under-body warming on patients
with any risk factors such as
dehydration, poor circulation, lack of
perfusion, or any illness that may
impact circulation. For dental
procedures, see page 9.
