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Country of Origin: USA
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- Weight: 3.95 lb
- Designed for the intraoperative application of forced-air warming to surgical patients
- Facilitates maximum thermal transfer with a blanket that hugs the patient
- Uniform perforation pattern across the blanket surface ensures even convective warming
- Soft, comfortable, lightweight, latex-free material
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MPN: 52500
- Phone: (800) 228-3957
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Frequently asked questions
Does the blanket ensure uniform warming?
Yes, the 3M Bair Hugger Intraoperative Blanket is specifically engineered to deliver highly effective and uniform convective warming throughout surgical procedures.
Uniform heat distribution is achieved through several key design elements:
- Uniform Perforation Pattern: The material features a consistent perforation pattern across its entire surface, which guarantees the warmed air is distributed evenly.
- Maximized Thermal Transfer: The blanket is designed to closely conform to the patient, ensuring it “hugs” the body to maximize the efficiency of convective heat transfer.
- Versatile Use: This uniform warming effectiveness is maintained regardless of the patient’s positioning, including supine, lateral, or prone.
Is the blanket versatile for surgical positioning?
Yes, the 3M Bair Hugger Intraoperative Blanket is highly versatile, designed to facilitate effective thermal transfer in various surgical setups.
It ensures uniform convective warming regardless of how the patient is positioned:
- Supine (lying on the back)
- Lateral (lying on the side)
- Prone (lying on the stomach)
This compatibility is a key feature for maintaining consistent patient normothermia throughout diverse procedures.
What specialized blanket models are available?
Yes, the 3M Bair Hugger Intraoperative Blanket is available in two specialized models, each designed for different surgical needs while ensuring maximum thermal transfer and uniform convective warming. Both models are compatible with supine, lateral, or prone patient positioning and are constructed from soft, lightweight, and latex-free material.
The two available models (supplied in cases of 10 blankets) are:
- Model 525: Lower Body
- Size: 60 inches x 36 inches.
- Primary Use: Designed for surgical procedures on the upper half of the body.
- Key Features: Includes one hose port, an adhesive strip for secure placement, and a specialized foot drape to protect the lower extremities.
- Model 542: Dual Port Torso
- Size: 42 inches x 36 inches (blanket portion).
- Primary Use: Affixes to the lower abdominal area to cover the upper half of the body, often used for intubated patients.
- Key Features: Includes two resealable hose ports, integrated shoulder tuck flaps for stable positioning, and a pre-attached clear head drape (24 inches x 16 inches) that allows for clinical observation while retaining warm air.
Does the design ensure uniform warming?
Yes, the 3M Bair Hugger Intraoperative Blanket is specifically engineered to maximize thermal transfer and provide consistent warmth through its design features:
- Uniform Perforation Pattern: The blanket utilizes a uniform pattern of perforations across the entire surface, which ensures even convective warming.
- Maximized Thermal Transfer: The blanket’s design is meant to “hug the patient” closely, facilitating the most efficient transfer of warm air to the patient’s body.
How does the blanket ensure uniform warming?
The 3M Bair Hugger Intraoperative Blanket is engineered to provide highly efficient and consistent forced-air warming through convective heat transfer. Uniform heat distribution and maximum thermal efficiency are ensured by two key design elements:
- Uniform Perforation Pattern: The blanket features a precise, uniform perforation pattern across its surface. This design is crucial for ensuring that the warmed air is distributed evenly over the patient, eliminating temperature inconsistencies and potential hot spots.
- Maximum Thermal Transfer: The blanket’s design is intended to “hug the patient,” which maximizes the thermal transfer from the forced-air system. Its effectiveness is maintained across various surgical setups, including when patients are positioned supine, lateral, or prone.
Is this intraoperative blanket single-use?
Yes, the 3M Bair Hugger Intraoperative Blanket is strictly a single-use accessory, designed to maximize hygiene and sterility in the surgical environment.For patient comfort and safety, the blanket is constructed from soft, lightweight, and latex-free material.Each case includes 10 Intraoperative Blankets.
Are there specialized warming blanket models?
Yes, the 3M Bair Hugger Intraoperative Blanket is available in two specialized models for targeted thermal management during surgery. Both configurations maximize thermal transfer and ensure uniform convective warming, and they are sold in cases of 10 units.
The two available models are:
- Model 525 (Lower Body Warming):
- Size: 60” x 36” (152 cm x 91 cm)
- Key Feature: Includes a specialized foot drape designed to minimize the risk of thermal injury to the patient’s lower extremities.
- Model 542 (Dual Port Torso/Head Warming):
- Size: 42” x 36” (107 cm x 91 cm)
- Key Feature: Features a pre-attached, clear head drape (24” x 16” / 61 cm x 41 cm) that retains warm air around the intubated patient’s head while allowing clinicians to maintain visual observation.
Does the Dual Port Torso model include a pre-attached head drape?
Yes, the Dual Port Torso model (Model 542) comes equipped with a pre-attached clear head drape. This ensures comprehensive and convenient warming coverage for the patient’s torso and head area during surgical procedures.
Do the Bair Hugger blankets offer specialized coverage?
Yes, the 3M Bair Hugger Intraoperative Blankets are designed for versatile, specialized warming coverage, supplied in cases of 10. They are available in two primary configurations optimized for different surgical sites and patient needs:
Model 525: Lower Body Warming
This model is typically used during surgical procedures on the upper half of the body to efficiently warm the patient’s lower half.
- Dimensions: 60” x 36” (152 cm x 91 cm).
- Key Features: Includes an integrated foot drape to help mitigate the risk of thermal injury to the feet and lower legs, and an adhesive strip to secure the blanket to the patient.
- Hose Ports: 1 port.
Model 542: Dual Port Torso Warming
This model is affixed to the lower abdominal area and covers the upper half of the body.
- Dimensions: 42” x 36” (107 cm x 91 cm); includes a pre-attached clear head drape (24” x 16”).
- Key Features: Features the pre-attached clear head drape to retain warm air around the intubated patient’s head while allowing clinical observation. It also includes integrated tuck flaps at the shoulders to maintain position.
- Hose Ports: 2 resealable ports.
Is the blanket material soft and latex-free?
Yes, the 3M Bair Hugger Intraoperative Blanket is engineered to be safe and comfortable for the patient while ensuring effective forced-air warming.
The blanket is constructed from high-quality material that is:
- Soft and comfortable
- Lightweight
- Latex-free

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