Patient Blankets - CardioQuip MCH-1000 Operators & Service Manual

PATIENT BLANKETS

A patient blanket may be used with the MCH to provide external warming or cooling for
patients who require it. Common applications include prevention and treatment of
hypothermia, fever reduction, and general patient comfort. When a patient blanket is in use,
the operator must monitor the temperature of both the patient and the blanket at regular
intervals to ensure patient safety.
Any patient blanket used with the MCH must meet IEC 80601-2-35 standards for heating
devices. CardioQuip has specifically tested the MCH with the Cincinnati Sub-Zero PlastiPad™
Reusable Plastic Blanket and Maxi-Therm™ Single Patient Use Blanket, and the Adroit Soft-
Temp™ WD-060 Single Patient Use Blanket; however, any patient blanket with an operating
pressure rating of 12 psi or greater, and an unheated border of less than 30mm, can safely be
used with the MCH. When using a patient blanket, it is the operator's responsibility to follow
the specific blanket manufacturer's instructions and safety precautions.
WARNING: Follow the instructions for use supplied by the patient blanket
manufacturer. Failure to do so may result in a potentially hazardous situation.
WARNING: The blanket surface temperature must remain ≤ 40˚C to avoid
patient injury. The MCH does not monitor the blanket surface temperature, and is
capable of outputting water at 42˚C.
WARNING: Most patient blankets will be damaged by sharp objects. Puncturing,
slicing, or tearing a patient blanket will result in a potentially hazardous situation.
WARNING: Excessive insulation between the patient blanket and the patient will
reduce therapeutic effect, and could create a potentially hazardous situation.
WARNING: The use of materials of good thermal conductivity, such as water, gel,
and similar substances, when the MCH is not providing temperature control, can
decrease the patient's body temperature.
WARNING: The use of patient retention devices may be necessary to keep the
patient positioned on a patient blanket. Any such devices must not block the fluid
pathways in the patient blanket or the MCH tubing.
WARNING: Warming transdermal medications (patches) can increase drug
delivery, which may result in possible harm to the patient.
WARNING: Do not use a patient blanket distal to arterial cross clamping to heat
a patient. This can result in burn injuries to the patient.
WARNING: Do not use a patient blanket to heat a patient with an ischemic limb.
This can result in burn injuries to the patient.
WARNING: Do NOT move modules or accessories between cooler-heater
devices to prevent possible cross-contamination.
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