ZOLL Thermogard XP IVTM System Operation Manual - Manual (Page 57)

Operation
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Your First System Case
What you need
You will need the following for each System case:
 A new ALSIUS Startup Kit
 A new 500ml bag of normal saline.
 A YSI-400 compatable temperature probe e.g. a Foley catheter,
rectal or esophageal temperature probe
 The blue patient connection cable to connect the temperature probe
to the System
 An Alsius heat exchange catheter
 An aseptic work area to support catheter insertion.
CAUTION! REFER TO THE CATHETER IFU
Alsius heat exchange catheters are inserted via a Seldinger technique as a
central venous line. There are specific instructions for use included with each
catheter. Refer to these to understand the specific unique insertion
requirements of an Alsius heat exchange catheter.
Preparing the System for Treatment
To prepare the System for treatment, follow these steps in the indicated order.
1. Roll the System to a convenient position near the patient’s bedside. Plug
the power cord into a hospital-grade receptacle.
2. Lock the right front caster by stepping down on the tab above the wheel.
3. At the rear of the console, near the upper left corner is the power on/off
switch. Turn the switch ON.
Figure 4-22. Power Switch and Power Indicator Lamp.
4. The green power indicator lamp will be illuminated and the alarm will
beep one long beep followed by a shorter softer beep.
5. The System performs a self-test. During this interval, the self-test screen
appears on the display. If the self-test detects a problem, an error
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