Construction And Description - Dräger Babytherm 8004 Instructions For Use Manual

Construction and Description

Construction and Description
Babytherm consists of:
– a chassis with infant bed and stand
– a control unit with operating panel
– a radiant warmer and
– a heated gel mattress (for Babytherm 8010).
Control unit
The control unit is positioned at the head end underneath the
radiant warmer and between the columns of the stand. It has
an operating panel and display, and an integral text display
with 2 x 40 characters for easier user guidance.
Radiant warmer
The radiant warmer contains two infrared ceramic radiating
elements and 2 lamps for illuminating the bed surface.
The bed surface lighting can be adjusted for working lighting
and night lighting. The good colour reproduction of the lamps
ensures easier detection of diagnostically important skin col-
our nuances.
The radiant warmer can be operated in "manual control
mode" or "baby control mode". In manual mode, fixed heater
levels of 1 to 10 are set.
In "baby control mode", the skin temperature is constantly
adjusted towards a preselected optimum setting.
In this mode, the output level of the radiant warmer is auto-
matically adjusted to the needs of the patient.
In both modes, self-check routines and alarm systems pro-
vide appropriate system monitoring.
ThermoMonitoring
Thermal monitoring is possible with a second skin tempera-
ture sensor. Skin temperatures readings are displayed on the
controller and can be graphically represented by means of
the optional interface (RS 232) and a monitor. This facility
improves the diagnostic possibilities of the system.
Phototherapy
Light from the halogen lights contributes to photochemical
breakdown of the bilirubin in the skin.
Dräger halogen lights emit particularly effectively at wave-
lengths around 460 nm. Unlike the phototherapy units of the
past, the colour of the light is not blue, and so the skin colour
is accurately visible.
Phototherapy is switched on/off from the operating panel on
the control unit.
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Heated gel mattress
The heated gel mattress consists of the following compo-
nents:
gel mattress, aluminium heating plate and an electronic moni-
toring and control unit.
The gel mattress consists of a highly heat-conductive gel that
does not run or dislocate even when the bed is tilted. The gel
is surrounded by a film of soft material compatible with the
skin.
The mattress moulds itself to the body contours of the patient
lying on it, thereby providing a large contact surface that
transfers warmth to the patient and avoids pressure points.
When the gel mattress is cold, warmth is transferred from the
patient to the mattress.
The gel has good heat storage properties. If the mains supply
is interrupted, e.g. for in-hospital transport, the patient will be
kept warm for about 15 minutes, provided the insulation is
sufficient (blanket, bed canopy).
The heating system consists of a thick aluminium plate and a
heater element below the plate. This system ensures that
heat is distributed evenly over the entire bed surface.
The control and display panel for the heated gel mattress is
located on the right-hand side of the control unit.
The mattress temperature is adjusted with reference to a set
temperature entered by the user. The set temperature is only
attained in the areas where the patient is in contact with the
mattress.
System monitoring includes self-check routines and alarms.
Configuration mode
Configuration mode is a special operating mode of the control
unit. Information on the current software version and on the
error protocol can be called up in this mode.
The equipment can be configured to meet the user's specific
needs: with maximum permissible skin temperature deviation,
volume of soft alarm, language and display contrast. The but-
tons on the control panel and Nurse call can also be tested.