ZOLL Thermogard XP IVTM Physician Manual - Manual (Page 27)

ZOLL IVTM™ System Physicians' Manual
600248-001 Rev 3 26
Lung Function
It must be stressed that, as with any central line, the placement of the line must be
verified by chest x-ray. As with any central venous line, both late perforation of a
large vessel and delayed presentation of a pneumothorax are possible.
Sepsis
In the rewarming post-opeartive period, procedural infections should not develop
simply because there is usually insufficient time for organisms introduced during
surgery to have reached a pathological mass. However it should be remembered
that the IVTM System can mask fever. Infections could predate the surgical
procedure. Clinical signas of sepsis should never be ignored just because of the
absence of a fever.
Infection
In this indication, the use of IVTM catheters is intended only for the short period
during and post-procedure. Standard asceptic techniques should be followed, in
accordance with the Instructions for Use, during insertion. Standard management
practices for insertion sites of central lines should be followed for IVTM Catheters.