Covidien WarmTouch - 4.6 Controlling the Temperature

Controlling the Temperature
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as recommended can adversely affect device performance. If you choose to con-
tinue operation, press the OK key. The Main screen appears (Figure 4-1). Until the
filter is replaced, the Replace Filter screen reappears at each subsequent power-
on.
4.6 Controlling the Temperature
 Note:
During patient treatment, a WarmTouch™ warming blanket must be attached to the
warming unit at all times.
Select a setting by pressing one of the temperature keys. Change the setting
as desired.
Note that the temperature settings and readings on the display correspond to
internal measurements of the air entering the hose. The air temperature enter-
ing the blanket is lower and can vary depending on environmental conditions.
Use Table 4-1 as a guideline for selecting temperature settings.
Table4-1.Temperature Settings
Setting Avg. Temperature
Entering Hose
Avg. Temperature
Entering Blanket
Typical Use
(Heat Off)
Room temperature Room temperature To aid in cooling the patient, if
necessary.
(Low)
34°C (93°F) 32°C (90°F) To help prevent or treat hypo-
thermia, or to maintain appro-
priate normothermia.
(Medium)
40°C (104°F) 38°C (100°F)
(High)
45°C (113°F) 42°C (108°F)
(Boost)
47°C (117°F) for 45
minutes
44°C (111°F) To rapidly warm patients.