Description
Key Features
Underbody Design: This blanket is specifically designed to be placed on the operating room (OR) or procedure table before the patient arrives. It warms the patient from underneath, providing full, unrestricted access for medical staff to the patient's body for procedures.
Forced-Air Warming Technology: It uses forced-air technology, working in conjunction with a 3M Bair Hugger warming unit (such as the 500, 675, or 775 series) to deliver consistent, uniform convective warming.
Radiolucent Material: Made from soft, radiolucent materials, the blanket will not interfere with imaging studies like X-rays, making it ideal for procedures in interventional radiology or the cardiac catheterization lab.
Fluid Outlets: The blanket features unique fluid outlets that are designed to minimize the pooling of fluids on its surface.
Single-Use and Latex-Free: The blanket is a single-use, disposable product and is not made with natural rubber latex, reducing the risk of cross-contamination and allergic reactions.
Secure Attachment: Two adhesive strips are located under the blanket to secure it to the OR or procedure table, ensuring it stays in place during the procedure.
Uses
The 3M Bair Hugger Adult Underbody Warming Blanket, Model 545 is a versatile tool for patient warming and maintaining normothermia (normal body temperature). Its primary uses include:
Surgical Procedures: It is used in a variety of surgical settings to prevent and treat perioperative hypothermia. The underbody design is particularly useful in procedures where a traditional overbody blanket would obstruct surgical access.
Diagnostic and Interventional Procedures: The blanket is an ideal warming solution for use in the cardiac catheterization lab, interventional radiology, and electrophysiology labs.
Patient Thermal Comfort: In addition to preventing hypothermia, the system can be used to provide thermal comfort for patients who may feel too warm or too cold.