Description

The 3M Bair Hugger Warming Blanket is an essential component of perioperative care, designed to maintain patient normothermia throughout the surgical process. This innovative system addresses the critical need to prevent unintended perioperative hypothermia, which can lead to increased risks such as surgical site infections, prolonged recovery times, and elevated mortality rates.

Key Features

• Forced-Air Warming Technology: The blanket utilizes advanced forced-air warming technology to provide consistent and controlled warmth, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Noninvasive and Easy to Use: Its noninvasive design allows for seamless integration into the clinical setting, enhancing ease of use for healthcare professionals.
• Disposable Design: The single-use, perforated blanket is designed for direct skin contact, offering convenience and hygiene.

Temperature Management

The Bair Hugger system includes preset fan and temperature settings, with options at 32°C, 38°C, 43°C, and ambient levels. This allows for rapid warming to the target temperature, tailored to individual patient needs. Continuous temperature monitoring is facilitated through zero heat flux technology, providing accurate and noninvasive core temperature measurement.

Safety and Guidelines

To ensure optimal outcomes, the system requires frequent monitoring to prevent hyperthermia or thermal injury. It is advised not to use the blanket over trans-dermal medications or with patients undergoing intra-aortic balloon pump therapy.

Intended Applications

Suitable for use in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings, the Bair Hugger Warming Blanket is ideal for a wide range of patients, including infants and children with appropriately sized blankets. It significantly enhances surgical outcomes by reducing hypothermia risks, improving patient comfort, and promoting hemodynamic stability.

Best Practices

Healthcare providers are encouraged to select the appropriate blanket size, regularly monitor patient temperature, and ensure proper training in system operation. Maintaining sterility, performing regular equipment maintenance, and proper cleaning and storage of the warming unit are essential practices.

Environmental Considerations

Aligned with 3M's commitment to sustainability, the Bair Hugger system supports greener practices within healthcare settings, contributing to environmentally responsible care solutions.