Please Note: Follow your local protocol for evaluating the fitness of the individual before
immersion in cold water.
(a)
Be prepared!
In addition to the Polar Life Pod
®
, have approximately six (6) to eight (8) ten
(10) gallon insulated containers (or the equivalent) filled with ice and water ready to use.
(b) The portable Polar Life Pod
®
may be transported to the individual for immersion. Remove it
from the bag and unroll it on the ground or any flat surface. The Pod should be unzipped
and open with the zipper at the feet.
(c) The individual being immersed can then enter the pod with their head inside the hood.
(d) The Polar Life Pod
®
flotation pillow should be inside the hood with the raised neck support
underneath the neck and the curved side towards the top of the hood. Earplugs are
provided for the ear canals.
e)
Zip the Polar Life Pod
®
up halfway, securing the straps as you go. For smaller individuals,
fold the foot of the Polar Life Pod
®
under to adjust to their height allowing for more effective
water distribution.
(f)
Begin pouring ice water into the Polar Life Pod
®
just to the side of the individual. Avoid
pouring ice water near the head or directly on the chest to prevent airway complications.
Pour enough ice water to immerse the individual until there is chest, neck and partial head
coverage (approximately 30 to 60 gallons depending on the individual’s size)
Note: A small amount of leakage around openings and the zipper is to be expected.
(g) While pouring water into the Polar Life Pod
®
supervise the individual continuously. Always
monitor the individual’s head and the pillow to assure clear airways.
(h) Secure the two remaining straps and zip the Polar Life Pod
®
up the rest of the way.
Note: In the rare case that the Pod’s zipper cannot be closed due to the individual’s girth
or other factors, simply place the sides of the Polar Life Pod
®
close to the individual and
secure them in place with the straps, the sides will need to be held up by volunteers and
proceed with standard filling instructions.
(i)
During use, the water should be continuously agitated to enhance the water-to-skin
temperature gradient, which optimizes cooling. Have volunteers or assistants agitate the
water during cooling by gently rocking the bag.
(j)
During use, place the sensor end of the included water temperature monitor into the Polar
Life Pod
®
around the neck area. Use this to monitor the water temperature.
(k) If the water temperature in the Polar Life Pod
®
rises above the recommended range; first
drain some water from the foot of the Polar Life Pod
®
. Then partially unzip the Polar Life
Pod
®
using the top zipper while assistants hold the sides up. Ice water may then be added
to the Polar Life Pod
®
a safe distance from the individual’s head. Do this until the water in
the Polar Life Pod
®
is within the desired range.
(l)
The Polar Life Pod
®
includes arm ports to allow for the individual’s arms to be outside the
bag while maintaining immersion. To allow arms through the port, un-velcro the access
points and extend the arm outward through the sleeve until it is up past the elbow.
(m) The Polar Life Pod
®
includes a mid-Pod access port. This is provided to facilitate monitoring
the individual with a thermometer. The opening will come with a small puncture, widen if
necessary.
Caution: Do not over cool! Follow local protocol in cooling duration and measuring
body temperature.
COMPONENTS OF THE POLAR LIFE POD
®
SYSTEM
POLAR LIFE POD
®
COOLING SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS
INTEGRAL HOOD
Dual drawstring hood
allows the water to
partially cover the
head and neck while
minimizing water
leakage.
ARM PORTS
WITH SLEEVES
Facilitate
convenient
access to
monitor the
individual’s vitals.
WATER-
RESISTANT
ACCESS PORT
Allows access
for rectal
thermometer.
EARPLUGS
For the individual
being immersed.
RAPID SET-UP AND IMMERSION
Anterior 2-way zipper
facilitates the
ease of access into and out of the
Polar Life Pod
®
EFFICIENT EVACUATION OF WATER
Water can be quickly and safely
discharged at the foot of the bag.
FLOATING HEAD SUPPORT
Fits snugly inside the hood
and helps reduce
the danger of the
individual’s head slipping
underwater.
FITS INDIVIDUALS UP
TO SEVEN FEET TALL
AND 400 POUNDS
Fold the foot of the Polar Life
Pod
®
under to adjust to the
height of smaller individuals.
FULL-BODY IMMERSION
Adjustable straps
minimize water
usage by forming the Polar Life Pod
®
to the individual’s body shape,
allowing for even and effective water
distribution.
WATER
THERMOMETER
to assure the
recommended
water temperature
is maintained.
UNPACKING AND SETTING UP THE POLAR LIFE POD
®
(PLP) SYSTEM
Lay out all components of the PLP system to ensure everything is included. Unfold or unroll
the Polar Life Pod completely and become familiar with the components as shown above.
Insert the flotation pillow in the hood to be ready for use. Then place the PLP in the Gym bag
by rolling up the PLP, starting at the foot. When rolled up, place in the gym bag along with the
ear plugs and the water thermometer. The system is now ready to be used.
COLLAPSIBLE, PORTABLE AND
CONVENIENT DESIGN
Packaged ready for use
in a transportable gym
bag weighing less
than 10 lbs.
with the Pod.
Polar Products, Inc. will not be liable for injuries
that result from misuse or misapplication of this system.
