Polar Electro Cool Flow Instructions

Head Cap System (#AIS-H) Instructions – page 4
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Cool Flow

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of adverse reactions and malfunction, the Cool Flow
be used in accordance with the all instructions. Read and follow ALL included instructions.
Use only under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner:
Patients first need to be assessed by and discuss treatment with their physicians for contraindications, risk factors, and
medical history before using this product. If used improperly, use of the Cool Flow
Supervision may be necessary to ensure precautions are followed, especially with young children and the elderly. Adhere
strictly to your doctor's instructions regarding use, treatment times, treatment frequency, settings, self-assessment and
best practices regarding your specific condition.
Contraindications – Including but not limited to:
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History of cold injury, frostbite, or adverse reactions to cold application
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History of injury or adverse reactions to treatment
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Special care monitoring must be provided for children, patients on prolonged therapy, unconscious or incapacitated
patients, patients with diabetes, and those with poor circulation
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Application areas with compromised local circulation
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Potential wound healing problems, including those from multiple surgical procedures
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Circulatory syndromes such as Raynaud's disease, Buerger's disease, peripheral vascular disease, vasospastic
disorders, sickle cell anemia, and hypercoagulable clotting disorders
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Local tissue infection
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Hand/wrist or feet/ankle surgery with polyneuropathy
Risk Factors for Cold-Induced Injury – Including but not limited to:
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Pathological sensitivity to cold
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Young children and the elderly
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Behaviors that negatively affect circulation, such as poor nutritional habits, using tobacco, caffeine abuse, and alcohol
abuse
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Medications that negatively impact mental capacity
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Patients with diabetes
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Application area desensitization due to local anesthesia or regional nerve blocks
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Medications that have a negative effect on peripheral vascular circulation: beta adrenergic blockers and localized
epinephrine
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Excessive moisture at the application site
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Hand/wrist or feet/ankle surgery
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Communication barriers that would cause improper use of the system
WARNING:
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The Cool Flow System can seriously injure skin if used improperly
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Follow ALL instructions to ensure product safety for patients and medical professionals
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If you are pregnant, please consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use
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If you have sensitive skin, or skin sensitivity, please consult your healthcare practitioner
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Cool Flow system should be kept out of reach of infants and children
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Do not use while asleep
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The Cool Flow System should not be used by an invalid, unconscious person or a person with low blood circulation
without supervision
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Do not leave system unattended when operating
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Discontinue use if you experience persistent discomfort or a rash
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Monitor patients skin condition during therapy (every 20 minutes)
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The system should not be applied to cancerous lesions, wounds, infected areas or some open sores
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Never unplug by pulling on the connecting cords
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Turn off when not in use
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Patients should use extreme caution when using unit and should monitor skin conditions underneath pad every 20
minutes. It is recommended to take rest time from treatments. Always follow your healthcare practitioner's directions.
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CAUTION: The Cool Flow System can seriously injure skin if improperly used.
Follow all instructions to ensure patient safety.
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System must
WARNING: The Cool Flow
ensure patient safety. Use only under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner.
Polar Products, Inc. will not be liable for injuries that result from misuse or misapplication of this system.
Use Only as Prescribed
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System could result in serious injury.
Patients first need to be assessed by their physicians for contraindications, risk factors, and medical history before using this
product. Supervision may be necessary to ensure precautions are followed, especially with young children and the elderly.
Adhere strictly to your practitioner's instructions regarding use, treatment times, treatment frequency, settings, self-
assessment and best practices regarding your specific condition. See page 4 of this instruction manual for more information
on warnings, and risk factors for cold induced injury and / or contraindications.

Wear Proper Insulating Fabric

Always wear a protective layer of fabric between the skin and the Cool Flow
on target therapy area do not completely cover the skin, place a piece of fabric over the bandage to ensure complete skin
coverage. CAUTION: Never use this non-sterile head cap on broken skin.

Setting Up the System

a) CAUTION: Always begin with power supply unplugged. Do not turn on the system
b) Open the reservoir and fill with ice to the tube located near the top of the cooler.
c) Add cold tap water to the fill line, approximately 1.5 to 2 quarts. Always ensure the
d) Connect the therapy head cap hose to the cooler hose. Breakaway couplings are simply pushed in place. If your female
e) Plug power supply into the unit and into a wall outlet. If using a battery pack, follow instructions with the pack.
f)
g) Put the cap on the head; tie strap beneath chin (if your cap style includes ties.) See page 2, "Instructions for Use of
h) Adjust the temperature control to the desired level. When the temperature has risen above the desired temperature, refill
i)

Skin Inspection

Inspect the skin under the head cap as prescribed by your health care practitioner. Do not use this system if dressing,
wrapping, bracing, or casting prevents skin checks. CAUTION: Stop use and contact your practitioner immediately if you
experience any adverse reactions, such as increased pain, burning, itching, increased swelling, blisters, increased
redness, discoloration, welts, other changes in skin appearance, or any other reaction identified by your practitioner.

Ending Session

Turn the unit off and disconnect the power supply. Breakaway couplings are simply pulled apart. If your couplings have a
metal tab, depress the metal tabs on the hose coupling and gently pull apart. Empty the reservoir and wipe out after each use.

Care and Maintenance

Empty and wipe out cooling reservoir after each use. When necessary, wipe cooling reservoir and hoses with warm,
antibacterial soapy water. Once a month, and before extended storage, pour 16 ounces of Isopropyl (Rubbing) Alcohol in the
reservoir with the ice and water while system is in use.
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Head Cap System (#AIS-H) Instructions – page 1
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Cool Flow
Read and follow all Instructions, Cautions and Warnings before operating this therapy system.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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System can seriously injure skin if improperly used. Follow all instructions to
until all connections are complete and the hose from the cooler to the therapy head cap is
free from bends or restrictions, as this will restrict water flow through the system.
the reservoir with large blocks of ice for an extended cooling time. For example:
freeze water in milk cartons, then tear away the carton.
water covers the pump. DO NOT OVERFILL. NEVER OPERATE THE UNIT WITHOUT
WATER! This will cause pump failure.
couplings have a metal tab, be sure to push in this tab before connecting. Couplings "click" when they are properly locked
together.
Adjust the temperature control to "Coldest" and turn the timer knob clockwise to turn the unit on. Allow the unit to run a
few minutes for the temperature to stabilize before using the system. Always ensure that there is water flowing through
the top return tube to the cooling reservoir.
Therapy Head Cap". CAUTION: Always use an insulation barrier (such as Webril, Kerlix, cast padding, or elastic
bandage) between the therapy head cap and the skin.
the reservoir with ice and water. (See steps 'b' and 'c'.)
Confirm that water is flowing through the return flow tube at the top of the cooler when the system is on.
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