ZOLL Thermogard HQ Surface User manual

Thermogard HQTM
Surface Setup Guide
ZOLL Circulation, Inc.
2000 Ringwood Ave
San Jose, CA 95131 USA
[phone]
www.zoll.com
Equipment Checklist
Thermogard HQ
console
Thermogard HQ
Surface Start-Up Kit
STx™ Vest (S/M or L/XL)
Core temperature
probe
Temperature cable
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1. Initiate Console
1.0 POWER ON THE CONSOLE
Plug in the console and turn on the power switch
located on the lower rear of the unit. (figure 1.0)
The console will take several minutes to complete
self-tests.
1.1 SELECT “COOLING”
(figure 1.1)
1.2 CHOOSE WHETHER NEW PATIENT
Choose No if continuing a prior treatment.
(figure 1.2)
1.3 SELECT TARGET TEMPERATURE
(figure 1.3)
1.4 SELECT “FEVER CONTROL” MODE
(figure 1.4)
Caution: Always use “Fever Control” mode when
using surface treatment with Thermogard.
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

2. Set Up Tubing
2.0 FILL RESERVOIR BAG
A. Fill reservoir bag with water and fasten cap.
B. Hang reservoir bag on console hook. (figure 2.0)
2.1 INSERT COIL
A. Open coolant well cap.
B. Place coil in well. (figure 2.1)
C. Close cap, passing tubes through slit in cap.
2.2 PLACE AIR TRAP
A. Place in stand with orange end down.
(figure 2.2)
2.3 LOAD PUMP TUBE
A. Open roller pump lid.
B. Fully insert tubing disc into slot .
C. Firmly rotate counter-clockwise while feeding tube
into the raceway.
D. Fully seat tube into groove . (figure 2.3)
2.4 CONNECT VEST
A. Fully connect both fluid connectors to the vest.
(figure 2.4)
Caution: The tubing must be fully connected to the
vest (inlet and outlet) before it can be primed.
2.5 PRIME TUBING
A. Close roller pump lid.
B. Press and release PRIME button. (figure 2.5)
C. Pump will run for 2 min. Confirm that the air trap is full
of water.
Caution: If the air trap is not full after 2 min,
recheck steps 2.0 – 2.5.
2.6 INSERT AIR TRAP
A. Insert the air trap into the chamber with blue end
down. (figure 2.6 A)
B. Close console top cover while ensuring tubing is not
pinched.
2.0
2.1
2.3
2.4
2.2
3
3
2.6 A
2.5

3. Place Vest
3.0 PLACE VEST UNDER PATIENT
Place the vest under the patient. Do not secure the Velcro
straps at this time. (figure 3.0)
Note: The vest may be disconnected from the tubing while
positioning it under the patient.
3.1 CHECK VEST CONNECTIONS
Ensure the vest is fully connected to the tubing. Both fluid
connectors should click when fully engaged. (figure 3.1)
3.2 CONNECT PROBE
Connect a core temperature probe to the front of the
console. (figure 3.2)
4. Start Treatment
4.0 PRESS ||
Press the || button on the console to start treatment.
(figure 4.0)
Caution: Ensure the vest is open and the Velcro straps are
not secured. (figure 3.0)
4.1 SET LO ALARM
Press the button on the console, then set the patient
Lo alarm to 1 C°below the target temperature. (figure 4.1)
Warning: In Fever mode, the console will not warm the
patient. Setting the Lo patient temperature alarm ensures
that an alarm occurs if the patient’s temperature drops.
4.2 WAIT FOR VEST TO FILL
Wait for the vest to fill with water. This typically takes 3-5
minutes. A small amount of air in the vest is acceptable and
will dissolve over time.
4.3 SECURE VEST TO PATIENT
Fold the vest flaps over the abdomen and chest. Secure and
adjusting to fit the patient using the enclosed stretchable
Velcro straps. The vest should be snug but not constraining.
(figure 4.3)
4.4 CONFIRM FLUID FLOW
Confirm that fluid is flowing through the tubing and pad by
observing the rotation of the inline flow indicator (pinwheel).
This may take several minutes. Check for kinks and tap on
the flow indicator as needed. (figure 4.4)
3.0
3.1
4.3
4.4
3.2
3.2
4.1
38.4
4.0
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