OPERATION MICRO-TEMP
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LT, Model 749
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
Page 24 of 75
A. If used at home, patient must follow directions prescribed by their physician and be
aware of all warnings and cautions mentioned throughout the manual.
B. Observe skin condition frequently due to individual differences in sensitivity and
susceptibility to injury from cold or heat and/or externally applied chemicals or
pressure. Patients at greatest risk are those unconscious, on prolonged therapy,
diabetics, children, and persons incapacitated, with sensitive skin, or poor circulation.
C. Changes in skin color, edema, inflammation, or indications of pressure, especially
over bony prominences, should be noted and treated as ordered. Avoid prolonged
tissue pressure and shearing forces over bony prominences.
D. Avoid placing additional heating sources between the patient and the pad.
E. Check pad water temperature frequently to make sure the unit is providing the
appropriate therapy.
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