INFANT WARMER (Ceratherm 600-3), mobile
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INFANT WARMER, mobile Ceratherm 600-3
Definition
A mains electricity (AC-powered) mobile device that contains heating element(s) designed to emit controlled, evenly distributed overhead heat to the body of a newborn/infant patient requiring supplemental heat. This device is equipped with wheels so that it can easily be moved to different areas of a room, ward, or department.
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Specifications
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Technical specifications
- Simple model without bed or skin temperature sensors
- Mobile stand with 3 castors, adjustable height
- 4 heating levels: 20% , 50%, 75% and 98% of maximal capacity
- A reminder alarm (acoustic and visual) is triggered every 15 minutes. If this is not cancelled within 8 seconds, the control system automatically returns to the safety level of 20%.
- The integrated ceramic heating element of 600W produces invisible infrared heating in the range of 3 µm wavelength.
- Built-in 20W halogen examination lamp
- Power supply: 230V ± 10%
- Consumption: max - standby = 630W - 0.03W
Dimensions
- Heater:
- (h x l x w): 9 x 55 x 21 cm
- weight: 4.3 kg
- Mobile stand:
- (h x l x w): 170-190 x 64 x 58 cm
- weight: 34 kg
Instructions for use
Use restricted to the delivery room.
Equipment intended to provide the necessary care to newborn for maximum 20 to 30 minutes after birth.
Be aware of the danger of burns if the newborn child remains a long time under the warmer.
Precautions for Use
Contact your biomedical officer in order to see the need to protect the apparatus with a double conversion UPS (see related articles below).
Maintenance
After each use, the warmer must be cleaned and disinfected with a detergent/disinfectant for surfaces/non-invasive medical equipment. Prepare use-solution in concentration required. Always read the label and product information before use. Do not mix with other products. Make sure to wet surfaces completely, use a wipe or towel, keep them wet for the whole exposure time.