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CRITICOOL
OPERATIONAL
TRAINING
SOFTWARE VERSION 6.3
701-00235 Rev. 004

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  • Page 1 ® CRITICOOL OPERATIONAL TRAINING SOFTWARE VERSION 6.3 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 2 ® CRITICOOL INDICATION FOR USE Indication for Use – CritiCool is a thermal regulating system, indicated for monitoring and controlling patient temperature © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 3 CRITICOOL PRODUCT FAMILY ® ® ® ® CritiCool CritiCool CritiCool CritiCool Control Unit Control Unit Control Unit Control Unit CureWrap CureWrap CureWrap CureWrap ® Garments Garments Garments Garments © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 4 SIMPLE. PRECISE. EFFECTIVE. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 5 The control unit reads the patient’s core temperature through specific probes every 133 milliseconds and adjusts temperature as necessary in order to maintain the physician determined pre-set temperature settings. Every 0.133 seconds © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 6 • Quick and easy set up Quick and easy set up Quick and easy set up Quick and easy set up • Track Track data using the CliniLogger Track Track © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 7 SIMPLE, EASY TO USE INTERFACE SIMPLE, EASY TO USE INTERFACE SIMPLE, EASY TO USE INTERFACE SIMPLE, EASY TO USE INTERFACE © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 8 Soft bottom keys Surface Surface sensor socket sensor socket Core sensor socket Water in coupling Water in coupling connector connector Water out coupling connector Water level Water level indicator indicator © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 9 CRITICOOL CONTROL UNIT: REAR VIEW CliniLogger CliniLogger © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 10 1.225/ 0.841 PED-LA008 (Large) (multi-size) (x4) 104-122 cm (41-48") 1.390/1.054 Pediatric (x4) 122-135 cm (48-53") 1.582/1.119 PED-XL008 (X-Large) (multi-size) (x4) Over 135 cm (Over 53") 2.030 /1.354 Pediatric Infant © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 11 SETTING UP CRITICOOL 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 12 (ie. hoses, cables, (ie. hoses, cables, CliniLogger) CliniLogger) Unpacking instructions are affixed to the box. Keep the original box Please refer to instructions on the box. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 13 UNPACKING CRITICOOL Note: If using CliniLogger, secure to the serial port on the rear of the device. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 14 – Smaller CureWraps will need less water. 1. Remove this 1. Remove this 2. Place the CritiCool unit near the bed and lock the front wheels cap to fill cap to fill 3. Power ON ON switch - after a short Self Test, Mode Select screen appears...
  • Page 15 Over 135 cm (Over 53") 2.030/1.354 (X-Large) NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Part Numbers shown above and circled left are for single wraps. CureWrap is sold in boxes of 8; see slide © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 16 – Tubes go at the head of the bed – The side with a more apparent wrap pattern and more texture should be face up – See CureWrap Instructions For Use © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 17 PN# 014-00129 PN# 014-00021 PN# 014-00321 Surface Disposable Adapter Cable © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential Note: Refer to Probe Sales Eligibility by Market 701-00491, 701-00492 and 701-00565 to determine markets where items may be sold. 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 18 Surface Surface Surface socket CORE CORE SURFACE SURFACE CORE on right SURFACE on left Gray color coding Green color coding Note: Reusable probes are only available in select markets. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 19 Surface cable to the Surface Surface socket Surface Surface Surface Surface SURFACE on left CORE on right Green color coding Gray color coding Cables shown above are representative only. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 20 DISPOSABLE PROBES – PROBE SET UP 1. Connect Core sensor to the Core Adapter Cable and the Surface sensor to the Surface Adapter Cable Control Unit Patient © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 21 Please review all indications and contraindications for each probe prior to use. Refer to Probe Sales Eligibility by Market 701-00491, 701-00492 and 701-00565 to determine where items may be sold. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 22 • CritiCool cannot thermoregulate without a valid Core CORE CORE readout – Therefore, water will not flow into CureWrap until the core probe is connected to CritiCool and the core probe is attached to the patient NOTE: An accurate core temperature reading is essential for proper thermoregulation.
  • Page 23 SETTING UP CRITICOOL – CONNECT HOSES 1. Connect metal fittings on blue hose to metal fittings on the front of CritiCool – Listen for a click – Tug slightly to ensure securely inserted Water in coupling Water in coupling connector...
  • Page 24 1. Connect plastic ends of blue connecting water hoses to wrap. – Listen for a click – Wrap should be filled with water prior to wrapping patient – Ensure clamps are OPEN © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 25 (x4) 104-122 cm (41-48") 1.390/1.054 Pediatric (x4) 122-135 cm (48-53") 1.582/1.119 PED-XL008 Uses 2x3 Way (X-Large) (multi-size) (x4) Over 135 cm (Over 53") 2.030 /1.354 Connecting Water Hoses: 200-00147 © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 26 • 500-03500 has 3 connectors to the CureWrap, one inflow and two return water connections. • The 2x3 Way Hoses are included in all Adult Accessory Kits or can be ordered separately. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 27 • All wraps except 500-03500 have 2 connectors to the CureWrap, one for inflow and one for outflow. • The 2x2 Way hoses are included in all Infant Accessory Kits or can be ordered separately. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 28 OK to select TTM TTM mode (default Mode) NOTE: While the Select Mode Startup Screen is displayed, water is being cooled. Touch OK to Touch OK to start TTM start TTM © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 29 SELECTING SET POINT TEMPERATURE Set Point = Patient’s Target Temperature • The CritiCool cools/warms the patient to reach and maintain the preset Set Point Adjust Adjust • TTM Mode Default Set Point: TTM Mode Default Set Point: TTM Mode Default Set Point:...
  • Page 30 – Constant clicking sound may indicate water obstruction o Check to ensure the clamps are open and water is allowed to flow to CureWrap and that water is flowing © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 31 SECURING CUREWRAP AROUND THE PATIENT © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 32 SECURING CUREWRAP AROUND AN ADULT PATIENT Model 500-03500 CureWrap shown © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...

  • Page 33: Main Operation Screen

    MAIN OPERATION SCREEN System Selected Patient Function Mode Mode Timer Status Menu Key Core Temperature Temperature Graph Key Surface Temperature Set Point Key Set Point Temperature © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 34 Alarm tone ON/OFF Show graph / Up Arrow Open Settings panel / Down Arrow 5.7’’ large operational touch-screen • Accept changes 5 soft keys • Power soft key • © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...

  • Page 35: Menu Options

    Touch the Menu Icon Soft Button Key Drop Menu will appear with the following options: Once the Menu drop down ESC icon appears, touch it to return to previous screen © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...

  • Page 36: Temperature Graph

    1 hour, 6 hours, 12 hours and 24 hours • displays are available Last case data is saved until next • patient is connected 4:39 Press to return to main screen • © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 37 SETTINGS SCREEN – PASSWORD PROTECTED • Password for the Settings Screen: 6873 © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 38 Four Screens in the Settings mode • Push to confirm and return to main screen • The CritiCool keeps the last setting to the next power up The default/last selection is highlighted • Screen #1 – General Settings Screen #2 – Setting Alarm Limits ©...
  • Page 39 SETTINGS SCREEN – PASSWORD PROTECTED Screen #3 – Touch Screen ON/OFF Screen #4 – Set Date and Time © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...

  • Page 40: Standby Mode

    2. Select Standby o Water flow to the CureWrap will stop o CureWrap will deflate o CritiCool will continue to monitor patient’s temperature (as long as core temperature probe remains in place) To resume thermoregulation: 1. Touch MENU icon/button 2.

  • Page 41: Select Mode

    1. Touch the MENU icon/button 2. Select MODE SELECT 3. Touch the desired mode 4. Touch to confirm NOTE: When Select Mode screen is displayed, CritiCool cools the water. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 42 – This mode has no rewarming steps – This mode features fewer alarms related to low core temperature • The CritiCool warms the patient to reach and maintain the selected Set Point • Default Set Point is the default set point for the preceding mode •...
  • Page 43 • In TTM mode, the set point temperature will be reached as soon as possible. • When initiating a mode, always confirm the set point temperature is appropriate and adjust as needed. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 44 • The hourly rewarming rate is preset in the Settings screen (“Rewarming Step”) according to the hospital protocol. • The patient will be warmed to the Target Temperature (“Target Temp.”), the normothermic end temperature. The CritiCool will reach the Target Temp. Target Temp. gradually by raising Target Temp. Target Temp.
  • Page 45 Rewarming Step Rewarming Step – Next Step Next Step shown on the rewarming screen reflects the next core temperature goal (Rewarming Next Step Next Step Virtual Set Point = RVSP) © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 46 CONTROLLED REWARMING MODE – INITIATING (1/3) Press Menu Menu Menu Menu 2. Press Mode Select Mode Select Mode Select Mode Select 3. Select Controlled Rewarming and press OK to confirm © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 47 1. First confirm core temperature probe is secure and that core temperature reading is accurate and stable. It may take up to two minutes for the values to stabilize. 2. Then Press OK (only AFTER checking probe). © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 48 (up to 2 minutes). – If the issue persists, then re-initiate Controlled Rewarming Mode: ○ Menu  Mode Select  Controlled Rewarming  OK – Repeat the process previously described. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 49 At the end of the procedure, to save procedural data: data: data: data: • Disconnect CliniLogger from CritiCool • Download and save data externally • Erase data on CliniLogger • Reconnect CliniLogger to CritiCool © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 50 – Positioning of the core temperature probe (depth and secureness) – Placement of the skin temperature probe (location and secureness) • Other factors that can be adjusted via CritiCool by the clinician: – CureWrap Positioning (see CureWrap Instructions for Use) –...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 701-00235 Rev. 004...

  • Page 52: Routine Maintenance

    • Once a year, perform periodic maintenance by a Belmont Medical Technologies or authorized trained technician only. As part of the annual periodic maintenance, a thermal disinfection cycle will be performed. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 53 – Gently clean with a Ready To Use wipe or a cloth wetted with 70% alcohol/ Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QAC) over the machine. – Gently wipe the screen. Do not put physical pressure on the screen. – After cleaning let the system dry for 10 minutes. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 54 ESPT334MG PTB Usage Label v5-2023.pdf. Refer to the dilution chart/usage table in the NaDCC manufacturer instructions to determine how much NaDCC to use. • A full water tank (six liters or 1.6 gallon) allows for optimal cleaning of the CritiCool water tank. Add sterile water (or 0.22 micron filtered water) as needed.

  • Page 55: Service Screen

    10 minutes) • Technician: – A password protected screen for certified technicians • Thermal Disinfection: – A password protected screen for certified technicians Reference the Service Manual for further instructions. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 56 “water tank is empty” • Clean and disinfect the machine and accessories as per the hospital protocol CritiCool must be emptied before storage. See user manual for complete instructions. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 57 • Thermal Disinfection; also known as “Self-Cleaning” – Password Protected: Can only be accessed by a Belmont-trained Biomedical Technician – Should be performed annually as part of preventive maintenance © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...

  • Page 58: Messages And Troubleshooting

    MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 59 MESSAGES & TROUBLESHOOTING CritiCool uses two types of messages: Error Message Informative Message © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...

  • Page 60: Alarm Message

    ALARM MESSAGE #1 (INFORMATIVE MESSAGE) Core temperature is 0.8°C to 2°C lower than Set Point • Staff awareness to patient’s core temperature is needed • No other action is needed © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 61 Controlled Rewarming Mode via the Mode Select screen. After the user acknowledges the message on the screen, water will once again flow to the wrap and CritiCool will not alarm for that condition for 30 minutes.
  • Page 62 NOTE: Be sure to probe is secure, ensure the readings are stable, then press OK. Do not press OK and then reposition probe. • While Switching to AutoRewarm Mode is displayed, CritiCool cools the water. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 63 • Check that the blue hoses are flat near the CureWrap connections • Check if the CureWrap is folded The message will continue until the problem has been resolved. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 64 – 12 minutes of no water flow • At Any Point: – Difference of >0.3°C between Set Point and Core Temperature will cause water to flow back into the wrap © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 65 *After the user acknowledges the message on the screen, water will once again flow to the wrap and CritiCool will not alarm for that condition for 30 minutes. If after 30 minutes the alarm conditions apply, it will once again stop water flow and alert the user.
  • Page 66 Default Set Point: Default Set Point: 33.5°C Default Set Point: (Set point temperature range: 30-40°C) • To change the set point: – Press the thermometer key – Choose the desired temperature © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 67 34.0, , , , 35.0 35.0 or or or or 36.0 36.0 (see #3 at right) 33.0 33.0 34.0 34.0 35.0 35.0 36.0 36.0 – Select OK (Selection will be default in future) © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...

  • Page 68: Water Temperature Settings

    – CritiCool turns off thermoelectric coolers (TECs) if water temperature >43°C (no water flow) – CritiCool shuts off if water temperature reaches 44°C with Halt 3 (no water flow) • Note: High Water Temperature does not control the water temperature; it alarms when the value is reached.
  • Page 69 • Shares patient core temperature with an external device • Optional accessory • Often requires additional core adapter cable PN# 014-00028 External Device • Review the Instructional Video CritiCool Power Supply © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 70 SOFTWARE V 6.3 PRODUCT UPDATES • Alarm sound • Muting alarms • Icon for muted alarm • Colors • Power loss © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 71 SOFTWARE V 6.3 PRODUCT UPDATES • Muted alarm icon • Colors • Power loss © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 72 SOFTWARE V 6.3 PRODUCT UPDATES • Muted alarm icon • Colors • Power loss © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 73 POWER INTERRUPTS • CritiCool Versions 6.2 and earlier: • CritiCool Version 6.3 / After July 2020: © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 74 PACKING CRITICOOL FOR SHIPMENT Packing instructions are affixed to the box. Note: CritiCool must always ship in the Belmont box! Please refer to instructions on the box. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 75 PACKING CRITICOOL FOR SHIPMENT General purpose straps are needed for shipping and are not included with the shipment. © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 76 PASSCODE FOR SETTINGS SCREEN • Enter 6873 into: – Settings section in CritiCool User Manual – Appendix A at the end of the CritiCool User Manual © BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | Proprietary & Confidential 701-00235 Rev. 004...

  • Page 77: Important Points

    • Use sterile water or 0.22 micron filtered water only. • CritiCool cools the water upon startup. If normothermia is the goal, to avoid cooling the water, limit the time the device is turned on but not fully set up.
  • Page 78 701-00235 Rev. 004...
  • Page 79 THANK YOU...

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