Level 1®
CONVECTIVE WARMER
| Operator’s Manual
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S E C T I O N 5 • I n i t i a l S e t u p a n d D a i l y U s e
Step 3: Attach the Hose to Convective Warming Blanket
1. Insert the hose nozzle (
a
) into the collar ring (
b
).
2. Ensure the hose barb (
c
) snaps into the collar ring (
b
).
Step 4: Attach the Sheet Clip to the Sheet Under the Patient
Attaching the Sheet Clip
1. Squeeze the handles (
d
) on the sheet clip to open the fastener jaws.
2. Insert the sheet into the open jaws (
e
) and release the handles to
lock in place.
Note:
Proper attachment of the sheet clip to the sheet under the patient
is essential to the proper function of the sheet clip assembly.
Step 5: Using the Convective Warmer
1. Press the desired Temperature setting to begin the delivery of therapy. The standby LED
indicator will turn off and the selected temperature LED will blink green until the temperature
setting is reached. Once the set temperature has been achieved, the temperature LED
indicator will be lit green. The temperature setting may be adjusted up or down as required
for appropriate therapy by pressing a different temperature setting button.
2. Monitor the patient’s temperature and vital signs continuously. Visually examine the heated
skin surface at regular intervals. Adjust the temperature setting or discontinue therapy
as required.
a
b
b
c
d
e