Safety Precautions - Gaymar Thermacare REF TC3249 Manual Del Usuario

Section 1 - Safety Precautions

1.0 Safety Precautions

Review the following SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
prior to using the Power Unit. These SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS appear within this manual, the
Power Unit label, or the Quilt Instructions for Use.
DANGER
• Explosive hazard. Do not use in the
presence of flammable anesthetics.
• Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power
before servicing the TC3249 Power Unit.
WARNING
This device generates heated air flow.
Excessive heat could cause thermal
stress or skin lesions. Failure to follow
these precautions could result in death or
serious injury:
• If the patient's temperature is not
responding or does not reach the
prescribed temperature in the prescribed
time, or deviates from the prescribed
temperature range, notify the attending
physician promptly.
• Monitor core temperature. Neonates
and pediatric patients of low weight will
have a tendency to overheat more readily
than adults. Failure to monitor core
temperature could result in abnormal
elevation of body temperature resulting in
death or serious injury.
• Monitor the patient's temperature, vital
signs, and skin condition regularly
(every 20 minutes or as prescribed by
a physician). Pediatric, temperature-
sensitive, and postoperative patients
should be checked more frequently.
If the patient's temperature is within
the prescribed range, select a lower
temperature setting or discontinue
therapy. If vital signs become unstable,
notify the attending physician
immediately.
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WARNING
• When treating hemodynamically
unstable patients, start therapy at 32°C
or 38°C temperature setting.
• Do not apply heat to lower extremities
during aortic cross-clamping. Ischemic
injury may occur.
• Do not apply heat to ischemic tissue.
• Do not use the Power Unit unless the
hose is connected to a warming quilt.
Place your hand under the quilt to verify
the air is warm.
• Use this Power Unit only with
those quilts recommended by the
manufacturer (see inside cover of this
manual for list).
• Repairs should be performed only by
qualified personnel such as certified
biomedical electronics technicians or
certified clinical engineers familiar with
repair practices for servicing medical
devices, and in accordance with the
Service Manual. Damage to the Power
Unit or malfunction could otherwise
result.