Operator's Manual - Smiths Medical

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
SW-2014L Left and SW-2014R Right Lateral Access
Convective Warming Blanket
Note: Images in the following procedure show how to position
the SW-2014L Left Lateral Access blanket. To position the
SW-2014R Right Lateral Access blanket, follow the sequence of
steps with the patient and blanket in the opposite direction.
1 Place the blanket on the patient (a) with the perforated
side against the patient's skin.
2 Remove the paper backing from the adhesive strips (b)
and tape the blanket to prevent air flow on the surgical
site.
3 Carefully tear along the perforation (c) to separate the
panel used to secure the blanket to the arm.
4 Wrap the panel under the patient’s arm (d).
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