Breg Polar Care Glacier Operating Instructions

POLAR CARE GLACIER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
for Patients and Medical Professionals
The Polar Care Glacier can be cold enough to seriously injure the skin.
Follow these Operating Instructions, Product Insert (in the pouch on side
of unit), and the Polar Pad Fitting Instructions (provided with each Polar
Pad).
1

Discuss Treatment with your Licensed Health Care Practitioner

Provide a complete medical history including any reactions to cold. Certain medical conditions make cold-induced injury more likely.
Ask your practitioner about potential adverse reactions and cold induced injuries.
2

Use Only As Prescribed

Use only according to your practitioner's instructions regarding the frequency and duration of cold application and breaks,
how and when to inspect the skin, and total length of treatment. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order
of a licensed health care practitioner.
3 Apply Insulation Barrier & Polar Pad
Always use an insulation barrier (such as Breg Polar Dressing, Webril, Kerlix, cast padding or elastic bandage) between the
Polar Pad and skin. Do not let any part of the Pad touch skin. If a sterile dressing has been applied to the treatment site
that does not completely cover the skin under the pad, use an additional insulation barrier. Use only Breg Polar Pads
designed for the body part, sold separately. Other pads may be colder, increasing the risk of skin injury.

4 Set Up Unit

5 Adjust Temperature

Set the temperature according to your physician's instructions:
• Unless otherwise directed by your physician, start with the temperature control dial at the coldest
setting (pointed left).
• Wait ten minutes for temperature to stabilize after starting and after each adjustment.
• Adjust temperature control dial clockwise (warmer) as needed for patient comfort or as directed
by your physician.
6

Skin Inspection

Inspect the skin under the Polar Pad (by lifting the edge) as prescribed, typically every 1 to 2 hours.
Do not use the Polar Care Glacier if dressing, wrapping, bracing, or casting over the Polar Pad
prevents skin checks.
Stop using and contact your practitioner immediately if you experience any adverse reactions, such
as: increased pain, burning, increased swelling, itching, blisters, increased redness, discoloration,
welts, other changes in skin appearance, or any other reaction identified by your practitioner.

7 Ending Session

To stop the pump, disconnect electrical power. To disconnect the Polar Pad from
the pump hose, depress the two metal tabs on the hose coupling and gently pull apart.
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