Description

The BLANKET SURGICAL ACCESS BAIR HUGGER by 3M is an essential component of the Bair Hugger Total Temperature Management System, designed to provide effective warming solutions in surgical and critical care settings. This disposable, non-sterile, single-use blanket plays a crucial role in maintaining patient body temperature, helping to prevent hypothermia during perioperative procedures.

Key Features

• Compatibility: Exclusively designed for use with Bair Hugger Warming Units, compatible with models 500/OR, 505, 675, and 775.
• Versatile Design: Offers full-body coverage with a flexible structure, accommodating various surgical procedures such as spinal, abdominal, hip, and pelvic surgeries.
• Efficient Warming: Equipped with perforated channels that distribute warm air evenly, minimizing heat loss through convection and radiation.

Innovative Design

• Hose Ports: Features two resealable hose ports for versatile positioning, enhancing convenience during surgical procedures.
• Clear Head Drape: Includes an attached clear head drape to retain warm air while allowing clinician observation.
• Adhesive Integration: Integrated adhesive secures the surgical access window, providing a large access area of 13.5” x 22” (34 cm x 56 cm).

Safety and Material

• Foot Drape: Designed to minimize the risk of thermal injury.
• Latex-Free: Made from soft, lightweight material that does not contain natural dry rubber latex.
• Flammability Standards: Meets international and U.S. standards for flammability, ensuring safety in medical environments.

Additional Features

• Fluid Warming: Can be used with the 241° Fluid Warming Set to warm blood and intravenous fluids, enhancing patient care.
• Temperature Control: Offers electronically controlled temperature settings with safety features such as independent thermostat, overcurrent protection, and overheat alarms.
• Detachable Hose: Comes with a detachable, flexible, washable hose for easy connection to the warming unit.

Intended Use

Suitable for use in operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, recovery rooms, emergency departments, obstetrical suites, and intensive care areas. It is indicated for adult and pediatric patients experiencing low body temperature, shivering, or feeling cold. The blanket should be used by trained medical professionals, adhering to specific instructions for optimal performance and safety.

Instructions and Contraindications

• Placement: Place the blanket with the perforated side against the patient’s skin and connect the warming unit hose to the blanket’s inlet port.
• Monitoring: Regularly monitor patient temperature and avoid using makeshift blankets or alternative air sources.
• Contraindications: Do not apply heat to lower extremities during aortic cross-clamping and use only with Bair Hugger Blankets and Warming Units.

Dimensions

For the full-body surgical access model, the dimensions are 83.86 inches (213 cm) in width and 35.83 inches (91 cm) in length, providing ample coverage for effective warming during medical procedures.