Using Baby Control Mode; Connecting The Skin Temperature Sensor - Dräger Babytherm 8004 Instructions For Use Manual

Using baby control mode

In this operating mode, the skin temperature of the
infant is adjusted towards the set value. The sensor
attached to the skin measures the skin
temperature. The radiant warmer output is adjusted
according to the temperature difference between
the skin temperature and the desired value.
Therefore:
WARNING
Do not use for infants in a state of shock. When
in shock, skin temperature is much lower than
normal. If automatic baby control mode is used,
the infants will be overheated.
Manual operation, see page 47.
WARNING
Do not use for infants with fever. In this case,
skin temperature is much higher than normal.
If automatic baby control mode is used, it
could induce hypothermia.
WARNING
Risk of patient injury
The core body temperature is not measured
with the skin temperature sensor.
The core body temperature must be measured
with an appropriate sensor.
Check the set value or set the heating level
manually, see page 47.
Instructions for use Babytherm 8004/8010

Connecting the skin temperature sensor

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1 Plug the yellow sensor connector fully into the
yellow connection socket.
2 Feed the cable through one of the flexible
grommets in the cot.
3 Remove the protective film from the
ThermoPad and place the skin temperature
sensor on the pad.
 Attach the sensor probe to the appropriate area
of the patient's skin with the adhesive pad.
 If the infant is lying on its back:
attach the sensor to the abdomen in the liver
region.
 If the infant is lying on its front:
Attach the sensor to the back, preferably in the
kidney region.
Do not attach the sensor underneath the infant;
otherwise the measured value for the skin
temperature would be distorted by the
mattress.
 Secure the sensor cable with adhesive tape
(plaster).
 Regularly check that the skin temperature
sensor is in the correct position.
 Measure the patient's core temperature
regularly using a separate thermometer!
Operation
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