Bair Hugger Model 750 Temperature Management Unit Operator's Manual
Introduction
Description of the Total Temperature Management
The Bair Hugger brand Total Temperature Management system consists of a Model
750 forced-air temperature management unit (also available with rolling stand and sheet
clip) and disposable components, including Bair Hugger forced-air blankets, Bair Paws*
patient warming gowns and the 241* blood/fluid warming set� You can use the Model
750 temperature management unit in all clinical settings including the operating room to
provide patient temperature management�
This manual includes operating instructions and unit specifications for the Model 750
temperature management unit� For information about using Bair Hugger blankets,
Bair Paws gowns or the 241 blood/fluid warming set with the Model 750 temperature
management unit, refer to the "Instructions for Use" included with each of these disposable
components�
Indications
The Bair Hugger Temperature Management system is intended to prevent and treat
hypothermia� In addition, the temperature management system can be used to provide patient
thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause patients to become too warm or too
cold� The temperature management system can be used with adult and pediatric patients�
Contraindications
Do not apply heat to lower extremities during aortic cross-clamping� Thermal injury may
occur if heat is applied to ischemic limbs�
Warnings
1�
Do not leave patients with poor perfusion unmonitored during prolonged warming
therapy sessions� Thermal injury may result�
2�
The Bair Hugger temperature management unit has been designed to operate safely
ONLY with Arizant Healthcare* disposable components� Use with other products may
cause thermal injury� (To the full extent permitted by law, the manufacturer and/or
importer declines all responsibility for thermal injury resulting from the unit being used
in conjunction with non-Arizant Healthcare products�)
3�
Do not warm patients with the temperature management unit hose alone�
Thermal injury may result� Always connect the hose to a Bair Hugger blanket
or Bair Paws gown before providing therapy�
4�
Do not place the non-perforated side of the blanket on the patient� Thermal injury may
result� Always place the perforated side (that is, with small holes) towards the patient�
5�
Do not continue temperature management therapy if the over-temp indicator light
illuminates and the alarm sounds� Thermal injury may result� Unplug the unit, and
contact a qualified service technician�
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