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1 Iso-Chamber Setup Instructions Presented by ARAMSCO

2 STC Environmental Specialty Products A Division of Seattle Tarp Company Iso-Chamber, Isolation Chamber United States Patent No. 6,969,346 Effective 11/29/2005 United States Patent No. 6,971,985 Effective 12/06/2005

3 Iso-Chamber Purposes Safely transport biological, chemical or radiation event victims Safely transport Avian Flu victims Temporary emergency isolation Protect surrounding environment Protect healthcare workers

4 How the Iso-Chamber Works HEPA air filter system creates a negative air flow Eliminates cross-contamination contamination Flow of air helps cool and relax the patient Ten, 4 inch wide, re-sealable access ports (red lids) allow the passage of oxygen and intravenous tubes from outside the chamber to the patient

5 Iso-Chamber Components Copy of instructions (attached to Iso-Chamber carrying bag) Iso-Chamber in carrying bag Iso-Chamber accessory bag Iso-Chamber rechargeable battery (charged) Other Supplies to Consider PPE Coverings for patient (disposable if available)

Unpack, unfold, and identify foot end of

6 Iso-Chamber Instructions for Use Follow all instructions. Do not use Iso-Chamber unless all steps are accomplished successfully. Unpack, unfold, and identify foot end of chamber Remove chamber from bag Unfold (do not zip) Identify foot end by Velcro

7 Inspect Iso-Chamber Visually inspect chamber for any signs of visible damage such as tears or cracks Visually inspect all ports and hand tighten

Accessory bag i O2 adapter Blower 6 filter canisters

8 STC-ISO ISO-4 4 WITH 6 D CELL BATTERIES Unload items from accessory bag and visually inspect for damage Accessory bag i O2 adapter Blower 6 filter canisters Iso-4 USES 6 D Cell ALKALINE BATTERIES IV Port Air-flow meter

9 Iso-Chamber Accessories Gloves O2 Port IV Port 40 mm Filter Air Flow Indicator

10 STC-ISO ISO-4 4 WITH D CELL OPTION, 10 HR. BATTERY LIFE

11 Prepare 6 filter canisters by removing seals. Place seals in accessory bag and save for reuse Remove front and back seals from 6 canisters

12 Screw three filter canisters into outside of the three red head-end end port caps and hand tighten snug (hold red port cap to keep from turning)

13 Screw three filter canisters into inside of the three foot- end (Velcro end) red port caps and hand tighten snug (hold red port cap to keep from turning)

14 Install blower on foot end of chamber (point exhaust port up) Feed Velcro straps through slots on sides of blower

15 Connect Battery Cables Connect Battery Cables Plug battery power cables into each other. Make sure to push firmly. Push on off switch to test power.

16 Connect blower hoses Insert blower hoses into red port caps Screw hose retaining rings into caps and hand tighten

17 Turn on blower and check blower operation 1-Turn on blower using switch on PAPR 2-While holding tube at 45 degree, verify ball floats above PASS LINE (do not leave tube in blower)

18 Connect oxygen (if required) 1-Connect O2 cannula to chamber O2 fitting from inside of chamber 2-Squeeze and hold O2 adapter retaining ring

4-Connect O2 supply line to O2 adapter Connecting

19 3-Push O2 adapter onto chamber O2 fitting from outside of chamber and then release retaining ring 4-Connect O2 supply line to O2 adapter Connecting the O2 adapter to the O2 fitting opens an airway to outside air!

products may require decontamination or disposal Feel for

from the middle and working to the ends.

20 Load patient in open Iso-Chamber. Use disposable covering products if available as reusable products may require decontamination or disposal Feel for air flow Insert ends of ribs into rib holders starting from the middle and working to the ends. Completely zip chamber closed, make sure the first stay is completely seated while zipping the chamber

21 Use black straps to lift patient Check airflow every 15 to 30 minutes (do not leave airflow indicator tube in blower). Float must stay above PASS LINE. An audible alarm will sound when the battery is low - keep a 6 D Cell Alkaline Batteries Available with the Iso-Chamber while in use.

22 Iso-Chamber Recovery Procedures If used for chemical or radiological application, Iso- Chamber will require decontamination by trained personnel. Disinfection of entire Iso-Chamber and all accessories is required after every use. To disinfect, wipe down with hospital approved disinfectant.

23 Repack accessories Put new canisters in bottom of bag on top of 1 st sheet of cardboard Put second sheet of cardboard on top of filter canisters and place other accessory items in bag (battery must be returned to charger)

24 Repack chamber 1-Spread chamber out, fold top over bottom, and then ends over top 2-Fold both ends toward the middle 4-Pack in bag 3-Fold in half

25 Any 40 mm Filter can be used with the Iso-Chamber 40 mm Filters come in different configurations depending on your needs. We ship with an NBC filter Special orders include HEPA Filters or CBRN, other models are available. Ask your Aramsco for Pricing.

26 Drager 40mm NBC+ Filter Canister

27 MSA CBRN 40mm Filter Cartridge

28 Scott NBC 'Long Life' 10yr Gas Filter Canister

29 3M CBRN Gas Mask Filter Cartridge FR15

30 Iso-Chamber Training Review Questions 1. State two purposes of the Iso-Chamber. 2. Where are the Iso-Chambers stored in your hospital? 3. How long will a fully charged battery last? 4. What is the life of the Alkaline Batteries? 5. What backup accessory should be kept with the Iso-Chamber while in use? 6. What should you check after the patient is placed in the chamber and the chamber is closed? 7. How frequently should you check air flow? 8. What might low air flow indicate? 9. What must be done to the Iso-Chamber after use on a chemically or radiologically contaminated patient? 10. What must be done to the Iso-Chamber after every use?

31 Ordering Information Phone: Cell: Fax:

Air-Mate High Efficiency Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Staff Training Module

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