User Manual: Hot Dog Veterinary Patient Warming System Controller
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WARNINGS
General
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EXPLOSION HAZARD
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DO NOT
use the Hot Dog Patient Warming System in the
presence of flammable anesthetics or highly oxygen-enriched environments such as
hyperbaric chambers, oxygen tents, etc.
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Inspect Hot Dog Warming Blankets prior to use
for signs of damage or excessive wear
such as cuts, holes or loose electrical connections. If signs of wear are evident, do not use the
product. Do not expose the inner heating element to fluids.
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DO NOT
continue to use the System if the over-temperature indicator and/or alarm continue
to sound after reset. Refer to the “Alarm” section of this manual for more information.
Hot Dog Warming Blankets,
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DO NOT use Hot Dog Warming Blankets beyond the labeled expiration date.
Pressure reduction
When a patient remains in a single position for an extended amount of time, ischemia
can occur at points of elevated pressure, which can lead to tissue necrosis. Warming
ischemic tissue is contraindicated. Therefore, precautions should be taken when using
Hot Dog Warming Blankets under a patient. The Hot Dog Warming Blanket IS NOT a
pressure reduction device.
When using Hot Dog Warming Blankets under a patient, ensure that adequate steps are taken to
mitigate pressure.
Hard objects should not be placed between the patient and the Hot Dog Warming Blanket.
If a rigid cautery ground plate is used, ensure that adequate steps are taken to mitigate
pressure. Do not place the cautery plate on the sensor area of the Hot Dog Warming Blanket. The
cautery plate must not be larger than the patient, i.e. the patient must completely
cover the cautery plate.
PRECAUTIONS
Monitor the patient’s vital signs regularly during warming according to institutional protocol. If
vital-sign instability occurs, notify the clinician.
Do not use heat settings above 40°C on or under patients with poor perfusion.
Use over-body warming instead of under-body warming when using a vacuum-activated
positioning system. DO NOT use a Hot Dog Warming Blanket between a patient and a vacuum-
activated positioning system.
