3M Bair Hugger 775 Operator's Manual - Introduction
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Bair Hugger Model 775 Temperature Management Unit Operator’s Manual
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Introduction
Description of the Total Temperature Management
™
System
The 3M
TM
Bair Hugger
TM
brand Total Temperature Management system consists of a
Model 775 forced-air temperature management unit (with optional rolling stand, and other
accessories) and disposable components, including Bair Hugger forced-air blankets, 3M
TM
Bair Paws
TM
patient warming gowns and the 3M
TM
241
TM
blood/fluid warming set. You
can use the Model 775 temperature management unit in all clinical settings where the
patient may become too warm or too cold; including the operating room to provide patient
temperature management.
This manual includes operating instructions and unit specifications for the Model 775
temperature management unit. For information about using Bair Hugger blankets, Bair Paws
gowns, or the 241 blood/fluid warming set with the Model 775 temperature management
unit, refer to the “Instructions for Use” included with each of these disposable components.
Indications
The Bair Hugger Total Temperature Management system is intended to prevent and treat
hypothermia. In addition, the temperature management system can be used to provide patient
thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause patients to become too warm or too
cold. The temperature management system can be used with adult and pediatric patients.
Contraindications
Do not apply heat to lower extremities during aortic cross-clamping. Thermal injury may
occur if heat is applied to ischemic limbs.
Warnings
1. Do not leave patients with poor perfusion unmonitored during prolonged warming
therapy sessions. Thermal injury may result.
2. The Bair Hugger temperature management unit has been designed to operate safely
ONLY with Arizant Healthcare
TM
disposable components. Use with other products
may cause thermal injury. (To the full extent permitted by law, the manufacturer
and/or importer declines all responsibility for thermal injury resulting from the unit
being used in conjunction with non-Arizant Healthcare products.)
3.
Do not warm patients with the temperature management unit hose alone.
Thermal injury may result. Always connect the hose to a Bair Hugger
blanket or Bair Paws gown before providing therapy.
4. Do not place the non-perforated side of the blanket on the patient. Thermal injury may
result. Always place the perforated side (the side with small holes) towards the patient.