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All rights reserved. General Electric Company reserves the right to make changes in specifications and features shown herein, or discontinue the product described at any time without notice or obligation. Contact your GE Representative for the most current information. Panda is a trademark owned by Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. GE and GE Monogram are trademarks of General Electric Company.
Chapter 3 - Operating the Warmer ........................3-1 Basic Operating Procedure ..........................3-1 Start up..................................3-3 Panda iRes Warmer Flow Chart ........................3-7 Attaching the Skin Temperature Probe ....................3-8 Setting the manual temperature alarm....................3-11 Raising or lowering the bedside panels ....................3-13 Tilting the bed ..............................
Important Safety Information __________________________________________ Before using the Panda iRes Warmer, read through this entire manual. As with all medical equipment, attempting to use this device without a thorough understanding of its operation may result in patient or user injury. This device should only be operated by personnel trained in its operation under the direction of qualified medical personnel familiar with the risks and benefits of this type of device.
NOTE: Air always means medical grade air. NOTE: Additional copies of this manual are available on request from the GE Healthcare office listed on the inside back cover of this manual. Panda iRes Warmer M1110737 006...
SYMBOLS: This section identifies the symbols that are displayed on the Panda iRes Warmer: Symbol Description Type BF Equipment Functional Earth Terminal Protection Earth Terminal Alternating Current Alarm Silence European Union Representative Consult instructions for use Catalog Number Serial Number...
__________________________________________ Scope and intended users This manual describes the features and operation of the Panda iRes Warmer. The Panda iRes Warmer is used in hospital delivery rooms, hospital newborn nurseries and neonatal intensive care units (NICU). The intended users for this manual consists of end users of the equipment, primarily care providers in infant delivery rooms and NICUs, and hospital biomedical engineering services.
References References to other manuals pertaining to the Panda iRes Warmer are: • Giraffe Warmer Operation and Maintenance Manual, M1110734 • SpO - Masimo SET Option, Operation and Maintenance Supplement, M1110918 • Resuscitation System - Bag and Mask Option, Operation and Maintenance Supplement M1110023 •...
Mechanical Controls and Cable Connections Figure 2: Panda iRes Warmer, front oblique view Description Feature number Two dimmable observation lights Aimable procedure light Procedure light “On/Off” switch Color display screen Resuscitation system (optional) Bed, with integrated scale Front bedside panel...
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Figure 3: Panda iRes Warmer, side view Feature Description number Recessed radiant heater Side bedside panel Front handle Pass trough drawer Two bed height adjustment pedals, up and down Four caster wheels Four brakes Elevating column Tank guard (optional) Scale cable connector...
WARNING: Always set the brakes before placing a patient in the unit. WARNING: Do not leave the patient unattended when using the Panda iRes Warmer. WARNING: Check the patient’s temperature periodically with an independent monitor to ensure the comfort and the safety of the patient. If the warmer is used for an extended time, it is recommended that the baby control mode be used.
Panda iRes Warmer Flow Chart START Warmup Mode Press “Admit Baby “APGAR On/Off” Press Do you up or down want to remain heater power in Manual Mode? to desired level Confirm that the heater power “Check Baby Alarm” Temperature probe...
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WARNING: Only use Ohmeda probes; other manufacturers probes are not calibrated to GE Healthcare equipment. Using probes from other manufacturers may cause inaccurate temperature readings, may not comply with safety standards, and will void your GE Healthcare equipment warranty. WARNING: When using phototherapy lamps, the probe must be directly in the path of the radiant heat of the lamp;...
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Plug the temperature probe into the jack. NOTE: The Panda iRes Warmer cannot differentiate between an increase in core temperature with cold skin (fever), and low core and skin temperatures (hypothermia). Patient temperature should be verified with an axillary thermometer.
Remove the rear bedside panel by pressing the release button and lifting up on the panel. WARNING: The Panda iRes Warmer and Giraffe Warmer bedside panels are different heights. Use only the Panda iRes Warmer bedside panels on the Panda iRes Warmer. Tilting the bed Illustration...
The Giraffe UPS is a medical grade power supply offering uninterruptible power supply to the Panda iRes Warmer. The UPS is designed to securely mount to a single Panda iRes Warmer via specific mounting hardware provided in the Giraffe UPS kit, or separately in the Shelf Hardware Mounting Kit.
Using the Integrated SpO Monitor (optional) The Panda iRes Warmer can be equipped with its own integrated SpO Monitor that is operated from the control panel screen. Refer to the SpO Monitor setup, check out and use instructions in the SpO - Masimo SET Option, Operation and Maintenance Supplement.
Repair Policy Warranty repair and service should be performed by a GE Healthcare Service Representative or at the GE Healthcare Service and Distribution Center. To contact a GE Healthcare Service Representative, call the GE Healthcare Service Office listed on the back cover.
Appendix D Conforming with Standards and Directives __________________________________________ GE Healthcare has declared that this product conforms with the European Council Directive 93/42 EEC Medical Device Directive when it is used in accordance with the instructions provided in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Healthcare recommends that a telephone or written request for service advice be made to the nearest GE Healthcare Regional Service Center. This Product or any of its parts should not be repaired other than in accordance with written instructions provided by GE Healthcare and by GE Healthcare trained personnel.