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Portable Warmer Operation
WARNING
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Read and understand all information in this manual before using the Thermaltek
300 ”Plus” Portable
Warmer.
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Federal law (U.S.A.) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed health care professional.
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During warming therapy, the clinician is responsible for monitoring the patient’s condition. It is recom-
mended that the patient’s skin condition, body core temperature, and vital signs be monitored at a mini-
mum of 15 minute intervals. If monitoring does not occur, thermal injury may result, especially if the patient
has the following conditions:
a. Significant peripheral vascular disease (occlusive or diabetic).
b. Low cardiac output.
c. Totally immobilized/anesthetized.
d. Marginal cutaneous perfusion.
Do not use the High temperature setting (110
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F) if the patient has any of the conditions (a, b, c or d) listed
above.
Reduce air temperature or discontinue warming therapy when therapeutic goal is reached, vital sign insta-
bility occurs or if the patient’s skin condition is compromised in any way.
This warming system is not intended for use with other external warming devices.
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The
Thermaltek
”Plus” Portable Warmer must only be used with a Thermaltek
overlay. Use of any
other warming blanket may result in thermal injury.
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The
Thermaltek
overlay must only be used with the Thermaltek
”Plus” Portable Warmer. Using a Ther-
maltek
overlay with any other warming unit may result in thermal injury.
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The temperature settings on the Thermaltek
300 ”Plus”:
High 110
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±
5
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F (43
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±
3
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C),
Medium 100
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±
5
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F (38
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±
3
_
C),
Low 90
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±
5
_
F (32
_
±
3
_
C),
are average temperatures at various points around the patient and under the overlay based on a specific
testing protocol. The actual temperature of the air at various points around the patient and under the over-
lay is determined by different factors including, but not limited to, ambient temperature and use of insulat-
ing blankets.
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The
Thermaltek
300 ”Plus” Portable Warmer is equipped with an Automatic Temperature Step–Down
(ATS) feature (see page 9 for details) that automatically lowers the temperature from high to medium
after 20 minutes of continuous operation. A brief alarm sounds as the temperature changes. Manual re-
setting is required to select a new temperature. The ATS feature does not preclude the clinician from moni-
toring the patient’s skin condition throughout the usage of the warmer. The patient’s skin condition must
always be monitored at a minimum of 15 minute intervals to prevent patient injury.
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Inspect warmer for damage prior to use. If damage is present or warmer has been dropped, do not use
the warmer. Contact your Stryker Service representative.
