Cincinnati Sub-Zero
Description
Random Flow Design: The blanket uses a honeycomb-like internal pattern that ensures water circulates evenly throughout the pad. This prevents flow restriction ("corking") if the blanket is folded or if a patient is lying directly on it.
Durable Urethane Construction: Made from heavy-duty urethane that is highly resistant to punctures and tears, giving it a long lifespan for repeated hospital use compared to disposable vinyl blankets.
Non-Porous Surface: The exterior is smooth and non-porous, making it easy to wipe down and clean off blood, fluids, and debris to prevent cross-contamination.
Permanently Attached Hoses: The standard Model 196 comes with 9-foot insulated hoses permanently attached to the blanket, reducing setup time by eliminating the need to locate separate connection cables.
Radiolucent: The materials are generally X-ray transparent, allowing the blanket to remain under the patient during imaging procedures without creating artifacts.
Surgical Temperature Management: Used in Operating Rooms to maintain a patient's normothermia (normal body temperature) during long surgeries to prevent surgical site infections and bleeding complications.
Hyperthermia (Rewarming): Used in the ER or Recovery Room to actively rewarm patients suffering from accidental hypothermia or trauma.
Induced Hypothermia (Cooling): Used in ICUs to rapidly cool patients (Targeted Temperature Management) following cardiac arrest or to manage uncontrollable fevers (neuro-fever).
Pressure Relief: While primarily a thermal device, the fluid-filled nature of the pad provides a cushioning effect that can help reduce pressure points under an immobile patient.