Bair Hugger Model 505 Temperature Management Unit Operator's Manual
3) Connect the unit to a properly grounded power source.
4) Press the System ON/OFF button to turn the unit ON and select the appropriate temperature
setting.
5) You may place a cotton blanket over the blanket or gown for maximum effectiveness.
6) Monitor the patient's temperature at regular intervals according to institutional protocol and
adjust the temperature setting of the unit as required.
Figure B. Model 505 unit attached
to a bedrail
Temperature Management Unit
The temperature management unit uses a high-efficiency motor, a heating element, and a solid-state
temperature control to create a continuous flow of warm air to the blanket or gown. It is designed
for safe use in all areas, including the operating room.
The Model 505 temperature management unit can be attached to an IV pole or to the railing on a bed.
Figure C. Model 505 unit
attached to an IV pole
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