Precautionary Instructions; Instructions For Patient Care And Comfort - Chattanooga Group ColPaC Serie Instrucciones De Uso Y Funcionamiento

Precautionary Instructions

1. CAUTION: Read, understand and practice the Precautionary and Operating Instructions. Know the limitations
associated with the ColPaC Master Chilling Units. Observe the cautionary and operational decals
installed on the units.
2. CAUTION: Do not place chemical activated and/or instant freeze type packs in the ColPaC Master Chilling Unit.
This type of pack may break and cause corrosive damage to the freezer compartment and refrigeration
system.
3. WARNING: Make certain that the unit is electrically grounded by connecting to a grounded electrical service
receptacle conforming to the applicable national and local electrical codes.

Instructions for Patient Care and Comfort

1. Know the cooling characteristics of the ColPaC.
2. Exercise extreme care when applying the ColPaC.
3. Know your patient: Use extreme care when applying ColPaCs to areas where the patient may have loss of feeling.
4. Always instruct the patient to inform you if the ColPaC is too cold.
5. Always place one or more layers of dampened, thin towel between the skin and the ColPaC if the application
becomes painful. A warm, damp towel reduces the initial shock of the cold application.
6. Use care and judgment when applying ColPaCs to infants and elderly. Constantly check the temperature of the
ColPaCs.
7. Exercise extreme caution when applying ColPaCs to patients with thin skin or to "bony" areas: shoulders, elbows,
knees, etc.
8. Do not use the ColPaC in the presence of poor circulation or open wounds.
9. Carefully monitor the first treatment with the ColPaC and adapt the method of application to the tolerance and
needs of the patient.
10. Tolerance of cold, like tolerance of heat, will vary from patient to patient.
11. During treatment, frequently check the condition of the patient and the area being treated.
12. Patient should not sit, lie or sleep on the ColPaC.
13. Treatment time should not exceed 30 minutes.
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