Warning; General Knowledge; Operating Skills & Training; Patient Evaluation - Whitehall P-10-S Instructions For Operation And Care Of

General Knowledge

OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING
Skills:
Operators using the whirlpool tub/turbine set need:
Ÿ A working knowledge of aquatic physical-therapy
procedures.
The ability to assist the patient.
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WARNING

WARNING
! !
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Only trained personnel should operate the whirlpool.
Require Each Patient To Be Evaluated
Patients who are electrically-susceptible (patients with
exposed, non-waterproof electric leads, monitors, etc.),
patients carrying infectious disease, or patients with
certain other medical, mental or physical conditions should
not receive treatment with the whirlpool.
The trained operator must evaluate and verify that each
patient is suitable for hydrotherapy treatment before
permitting the patient to begin hydrotherapy. If in doubt,
consult a medical professional before providing
hydrotherapy treatment.
INSPECTING THE WHIRLPOOL TUB AND TURBINE
This Whitehall product has been carefully packaged at the
factory to minimize the possibility of damage during
shipping.
— Inspect the packaging for external signs of damage.
— Inspect the contents for damage.
If there is visible damage to the instrument upon receipt,
inform the shipping company and Whitehall immediately.
WARNING WARNING
! !
Do not attempt to operate this equipment if there is
evidence of shipping damage or you suspect the unit
is damaged. Damaged equipment may present
additional hazards to you. Contact Whitehall technical
support for advice before attempting to plug in and
operate damaged equipment.
Have your facility's equipment maintenance personnel
inspect the whirlpool regularly. Follow the checklist at right
and operate the whirlpool device through all its functions
as described in this manual.
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TRAINING
Operator trainees need to:
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PATIENT EVALUATION

Be trained in hydrotherapy protocols.
Be familiar with the types of patients who should or
should not receive this type of physical therapy (see
Patient Evaluation below).
Read and understand this manual for the tub/turbine
combination.
Be trained on the use of the whirlpool and turbine.
Become familiar with the use of the whirlpool (bath and
turbine) before using with patient.
WARNING WARNING
! !
Certain medical conditions are incompatible with
hydrotherapy. The trained operator is responsible for
determining each user's suitability for hydrotherapy
before beginning treatment.
Important
BLOOD-BORNE DISEASE NOTICE: To reduce the
risk of exposure to blood-borne diseases such as HIV-1
and hepatitis when using the whirlpool, thoroughly read
and follow the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in
this manual.
Inspection Checklist
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Are all components present?
Ÿ Does the turbine mount securely in place?
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Is a properly-grounded and voltage-matched
hospital grade receptacle available for the turbine?
Ÿ Is the outlet equipped with a functioning GFCI (or
RCD) Residual-Current Device?
Ÿ Is the turbine located close enough to the electrical
outlet to prevent cord interference?
Ÿ Can the turbine be raised, lowered and locked at the
desired height?
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Does the drain valve open and close properly?
Ÿ Is the thermometer present and is it legible?
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Do the installed accessories operate without
interfering with tub use or turbine operation?