Pre cooling of the scalp takes 30 minutes prior to commencement of drug infusion.
Paxman cold cap temperature.
The cold cap lowers the temperature of the scalp resulting in chemo having a significantly reduced effect on the hair follicles.
This allows the scalp to be maintained at a constant temperature throughout the treatment period.
This ensures the scalp is at the required temperature before chemotherapy is administered.
Refrigeration unit 79 4 lbs 36 kg caps between 28 oz 795 g and 31 7 oz 900 g includes coolant and cover.
Side effects of cold caps as stated on paxman scalp cooling.
Avoid use in ambient temperatures of over 30 c 86 f.
Be positive but realistic.
We are paxman the global leaders in scalp cooling.
How does the paxman system work.
The paxman scalp cooler should only be used by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals who have been trained in the operation of the device.
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Such as dignicap and paxman allow more control.
We would always recommend giving the cold cap a try you have a lot to lose and potentially a lot to retain.
Our clinically proven cold cap system has helped over 100 000 cancer patients in more than 25 countries worldwide to retain their hair during chemotherapy.
A soft lightweight silicone cap is placed on the patient s head and is connected to a small compact refrigeration system.
Ensure the headband is in place too.
Knowing if cold capping is right for you is a decision only you can make and it isn t necessarily an easy one.
Do not allow any liquids to be placed on the scalp cooler or near the touch screen controller including drips from the cooling caps.
The scalp temperature is lowered by circulating a special coolant through the cold cap.
Connect the cap to the system.
Paxman has been pioneering scalp cooling technology for over a quarter of a century.
When the cap becomes warm it s replaced with another cooling cap to maintain the cold scalp temperature until treatment is finished.
There is a risk that scalp cooling could elicit a severe anaphylactic reaction which can be life threatening.
Cold urticaria an allergic reaction to cold temperature which results in welts on the skin.
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