Description; Convective Warmer Components - Smiths Medical level 1 Operator's Manual

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S E C T I O N 2

Description

The Level 1® Convective Warming system consists of a high-flow convective warmer with hose-end
temperature control, a convective warming blanket, and accessories.
The convective warmer draws ambient-temperature air through a HEPA air filter. The filtered air is
warmed to a selected temperature. The warmed air enters the convective warming blanket through the
hose and is distributed through delivery channels. Perforations on the patient side of the air delivery
channels in the blanket gently disperse warm air over the patient.
The convective warmer has three outlet temperature settings, which provide flexibility in patient
treatment: 37°C, 40°C, and 43°C. These three temperature settings are controlled by thermistors
placed at the end of the hose where the hose connects to the convective warming blanket. A fourth
temperature setting delivers ambient-temperature air. The temperature at the end of the hose is stable
at the set point indicated on the control panel when the selected set point LED stops blinking.
The safety circuit provides an independent means of shutoff which discontinues power to the heater.
This prevents patient exposure to excessive temperatures. Over-temperature is monitored and alarms
separately for each temperature setting.
See Appendix A (page 41) for Product and Accessory information.

Convective Warmer Components

REAR VIEW (without clamp) and FRONT VIEW
1. Handle – used to lift and move the convective warmer
2. Control Panel – contains controls and displays used during operation
1
REAR VIEW
10
Level 1®
CONVECTIVE WARMER
2
FRONT VIEW
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