A physician’s order is required for setting blanket temperature and use of equipment. At least every 20 minutes, or as directed by the physician, check patient’s temperature and skin condition of areas in contact with blanket; also, check the Blanketrol II’s water temperature. Pediatric patients, temperature-sensitive patients with vascular disease, surgical patients, diabetics and Reynaud’s disease patients should be checked more frequently. Notify the physician promptly of any change in patient status in order to avoid serious injury or death.