level 1 System 1000 - About this Manual; Purpose; Concept

About This Manual
This manual contains important information about the safe assembly, use and
service of the System 1000 fluid warmer. SIMS Level 1, Inc. urges you to read
this manual carefully and follow its recommendations to assure successful use of
the System 1000.
! WARNING !
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that if not followed correctly can cause improper results, damage to the
equipment, injury to personnel, or patient death. | |
Messages that are headed by "CAUTION:" indicate information or procedures
that if not followed correctly can cause improper results and damage to the
equipment.
Messages that are headed by "NOTE:" indicate information or procedures that if
not followed correctly can cause improper results.
Purpose
The SIMS Level 1 System 1000 fluid warmer has been designed for safe, rapid
in-line warming of |.V. fluids as they are administered to patients. Disposable
sets designed for warming at various infusion rates are available. Blood and I.V.
solutions may be infused through the SIMS Level 1 1.V. Sets, and will be
delivered at temperatures near 40°C.
High flow capacity, warm fluid delivery, simple operation, and continuous on-
board safety systems make the System 1000 the ideal choice for all procedures
requiring routine to rapid infusion of normothermic fluids. Typical uses of the
system include blood and solution warming during elective surgery, in the I.C.U.,
the Emergency Room and in Trauma.
Concept
The System 1000 fluid warmer consists of a reusable hardware device and a
single-use disposable set. Similar to extracorporeal warming technology found
in the heart room, warmed water is rapidly circulated through a disposable
anodized aluminum tube to warm fluids as they are delivered to the patient. The
use of a thermal conductor, rapid warm water circulation, and counter-current
flow all contribute to the high warming capacity of the System 1000.