Operator's Manual - Smiths Medical
Operator's Manual - Smiths Medical
Operator's Manual - Smiths Medical
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A P P E N D I X B • P o s i t i o n t h e C o n v e c t i v e W a r m i n g B l a n k e t<br />
SW-2005 Neonate to Small Child Convective Warming Blanket and SW-2006<br />
Preemie to Neonate Convective Warming Blanket<br />
Review the following blanket positioning diagrams to determine which method to use for each age group.<br />
Preemie to<br />
Neonate<br />
6 to 12<br />
Months<br />
12 to 30<br />
Months<br />
Abdomen/Chest Access Leg Access Full Coverage<br />
1 Place the blanket on the operating room table or bed with all flaps<br />
(a) extended to the side and the hose retainer (b) facing up.<br />
2 Fold the flap(s) over the perforations on the blanket at the location of<br />
the surgical site, as indicated by the white panels on the positioning<br />
diagram.<br />
3 Lay the patient in the center of the blanket as indicated by the<br />
positioning diagram.<br />
4 Place the remaining flap(s) over the patient as indicated by the shaded panels on the positioning<br />
diagram. Adjust the flap(s) to maximize coverage. Tuck any excess flap under the blanket.<br />
5 Continue with Step 4, on page 16, to attach the hose to the blanket.<br />
B-4 EQUATOR ® Convective Warmer | Operator’s <strong>Manual</strong><br />
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b
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