Specifications

Care Essentials
CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual
QPF 053 Revision S
Date 07.05.2012
Supersedes: 08.02.2012
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Model CLM0112 Instructions
Place the Cocoon blanket alongside the patient
Insert and secure the CWS4000 delivery hose in the blanket inlet port.
Inflate the Cocoon blanket according to the CWS4000 instructions, refer Section 1.3 above.
2.2. Cocoon Reusable Patient Warming Blankets
Features of Cocoon reusable patient warming blankets include:
Technically advanced smart fabric, which conforms to the patient’s body.
Antistatic and non-linting.
Oil and water repellent.
Universal air inlet is designed for ease of use and offers a secure fitting to all convective
warming machines.
Cocoon reusable blankets are an environmental friendly alternative to disposable blankets.
Full range of blankets: refer www.careessentials.com.au for details.
Instructions
Place the Cocoon blanket on the patient with the purple side down.
Insert and secure the CWS4000 delivery hose in the blanket inlet port.
Inflate the Cocoon blanket according to the CWS4000 instructions, refer Section 1.3 above.
This is a reusable product, which should be laundered between patient uses following the
washing instructions as detailed in APPENDIX 2. COCOON REUSABLE BLANKET WASHING
AND FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS.
Care Essentials will review the blankets, with the intention of removing them from use, two
years following the date of issue.
2.3. Practical Issues to Consider When Selecting and Using Blankets
Select the correct style and size of blanket.
Ensure the CWS4000 delivery hose is attached securely.
Secure the position of the blanket on the patient using tapes and ties.
Place the convective warming blanket directly against the patient’s skin.
When using additional covers over the patient, e.g. sheets, blankets or drapes, it is important to
ensure air flow through the convective warming blanket is not disrupted.
Inflate the blanket before adding additional covers.
Monitor the temperature setting on the CWS4000.