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ZOLL Thermogard HQ™ Surface Start-Up Kit
2. Set Up Tubing
2.0 FILL RESERVOIR BAG
A. Fill the reservoir bag with water and fasten cap.
B. Hang the reservoir bag on console hook.
2.1 INSERT COIL
A. Open coolant well cap.
B. Place coil in well.
C. Close cap, passing tubes through slit in cap.
2.2 PLACE AIR TRAP
A. Place in stand with orange "2" end down. .
2.3 LOAD PUMP TUBE
A. Open roller pump lid.
B. Fully insert tubing disc into the slot "3".
C. Firmly rotate counter-clockwise while feeding tube into the raceway.
D. Fully seat tube into groove "3".
2.4 CONNECT VEST
A. Fully connect both fluid connectors to the vest.
Caution: The tubing must be fully connected to the vest (inlet and outlet) before it can be primed.
2.5 PRIME TUBING
A. Close roller pump lid.
B. Press and release PRIME button.
C. Pump will run for 2 minutes. Confirm that the air trap is full of water. .
Caution: If the air trap is not full after 2 min, recheck steps 2.0-2.5.
2.6 INSERT AIR TRAP
A. Insert air trap into chamber with blue "6" end down.
B. Close console top cover while ensuring tubing is not pinched.
3. Place Vest
3.0 PLACE VEST UNDER PATIENT
Place the vest under the patient. Do not secure the Velcro straps at this time.
Note: The vest may be disconnected from the tubing while positioning it under the patient.
3.1 CHECK VEST CONNECTIONS
Ensure the vest is fully connected to the tubing. Both fluid connectors should click when fully engaged.
3.2 CONNECT PROBE
Connect a core temperature probe to the front of the console.
4. Start Treatment
4.0 PRESS ||
Press the || button on the console to start treatment.
Caution: Ensure the vest is open and the Velcro straps are not secured.
4.1 SET LO ALARM
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Press the
button on the console, then set the patient Lo alarm to 1 C° below the target temperature.
Warning. In Fever Control mode, the console will not warm the patient. Setting the Lo patient temperature alarm ensures
that an alarm occurs if the patient's temperature drops.
4.2 WAIT FOR VEST TO FILL
Wait for vest to fill with water. This typically takes 3 - 5 minutes. A small amount of air in the vest is acceptable
and will dissolve in time.
4.3 SECURE VEST TO PATIENT
Fold the vest flaps over the abdomen and chest. Secure and adjust to fit the patient using the enclosed stretchable Velcro straps.
The vest should be snug but not constraining.
4.4 CONFIRM FLUID FLOW
Confirm that fluid is flowing through the tubing and pad by observing the rotation of the inline flow indicator (pinwheel).
This may take several minutes. Check for kinks and tap on the flow indicator as needed.
106875-002 Rev. 2 01/2024
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