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M000 Control Unit Operator’s Manual: U .S .
3 .9 Thermal Pad
Placement
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If patient is sitting upright, place tip of pad 5 cm (2") below C7 .
If lying down, place top of pad 2 .5 cm (") below C7 . (Reference A .)
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The side of the pad should be mid-axilla . (Reference B .)
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Depending on patient back width, the pads may overlap across the spine .
This is normal and acceptable .
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After the patient has been transferred to the surgical table and prior to draping,
pads can be placed on the patient using one of the following methods outlined on
the next page . Place the pads on healthy skin only . Remove any creams or lotions
from patient’s skin before pad application . Remove the release liner from each pad
and apply to the appropriate area . The pads may be overlapped or folded adhesive
to adhesive . The pads may be removed and reapplied as necessary . The pad
surface must be contacting the skin for optimal efficiency .