ZOLL thermogard xp User manual

Thermogard XP®
Surface Setup Guide
ZOLL Circulation, Inc.
2000 Ringwood Ave
San Jose, CA 95131 USA
[phone]
www.zoll.com
Equipment Checklist
Thermogard XP
console
Surface Start-Up Kit
STxTM 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 “PRE-COOL”
(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” MODE
(figure 1.4)
Caution: Always use “Fever” 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.
(figure 2.0 A)
B. Hang reservoir bag on console hook. (figure 2.0 B)
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. Temporarily place air trap in the air trap chamber.
(figure 2.2)
2.3 LOAD PUMP TUBE
A. Open roller pump lid.
B. Fully insert tubing disc into the slot on the right side
of the pump raceway. (figure 2.3 B)
C. Lift the handle on the pump rollers.
D. Firmly rotate counter-clockwise while feeding tube
into the raceway.
E. Fully seat tube into raceway. (figure 2.3 E)
F. Press the handle down onto the rollers until it presses
into its detent.
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. Remove the air trap from the chamber and hold it
upside down. (figure 2.5 B)
C. Prime the air trap by pressing and holding the Prime
switch. (figure 2.5 C)
D. When the air trap is completely full of water, release
the Prime button. It is not necessary to fill the vest
until step 4.2.
2.6 INSERT AIR TRAP
A. Turn the air trap right side up and insert it into the air
trap chamber. (figure 2.6)
B. Close console top cover while ensuring tubing is not
pinched.
2.0 B
2.0 A
2.1 2.2
2.3 E
2.3 B
2.4
2.5 B 2.5 C
2.6

3.1
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 STANDBY/RUN
Press the Standby/Run 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 Menu 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
4.4
4.3
4.1
FVR
4.0
3.2
3.2
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