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Country of Origin: USA
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- Weight: 0.21 lb
- Provides effective temperature management
- 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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MFR:
3M
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MPN: 53700
- Phone: (800) 228-3957
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Frequently asked questions
Who is this high-quality warming blanket for?
This 3M Bair Hugger Pediatric Blanket is primarily designed for the precise and effective thermal management of vulnerable pediatric patients, utilizing soft, comfortable, and latex-free material.
The primary intended patient groups are:
- Premature infants
- Neonates
- Children
Additionally, specific models (like the 537 and 550) are versatile enough to be used for warming large children or small adults during various surgical procedures, ensuring efficient and uniform convective heat distribution across the patient surface.
Is effective convective warming provided?
Yes, the 3M Bair Hugger Pediatric Blanket is specifically engineered for effective convective temperature management of vulnerable patients, including premature infants, neonates, and children.
Its design is optimized to maximize thermal transfer efficiency:
- Uniform Perforation Pattern: Ensures warm air is distributed consistently and evenly across the entire surface.
- Patient-Hugging Design: The blanket contours closely to the patient’s body, which enhances thermal contact and maximizes heat delivery.
- Comfortable Material: Constructed from soft, lightweight, and latex-free materials, prioritizing patient comfort.
This blanket is crucial for thermal regulation during procedures in the OR, Trauma, and Imaging environments.
Is the blanket material latex-free?
Yes, the 3M Bair Hugger Pediatric Blanket is constructed from a latex-free material. This is a key safety feature designed to maximize comfort for sensitive patients, including premature infants, neonates, and children.
What specialized Bair Hugger models are available?
The 3M Bair Hugger Pediatric Blanket system offers three specialized models, all designed for effective forced-air convective warming using a uniform perforation pattern and comfortable, latex-free material. The models are tailored for different patient sizes and clinical access needs:
| Model | Dimensions (in.) | Primary Use | Unique Features |
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| 537 (Small Lower Body) | 35” x 24” | Warms a large child or small adult during upper body surgery. Supports supine, lateral, or prone positioning. | One hose port and a foot drape to reduce thermal injury risk. |
| 550 (Large Underbody) | 60” x 32” | Large underbody size warms patients from below, allowing unrestricted clinician access above the patient. | Two resealable hose ports, fluid outlets to minimize pooling, and securing flaps. Includes two clear plastic drapes. |
| 555 (Underbody) | 36” x 33” | Designed to effectively warm neonates and the smallest pediatric patients while providing full clinical access. | Two resealable hose ports, fluid outlets to minimize pooling, and securing flaps. Includes two clear plastic drapes. |
Is the blanket versatile for various surgeries?
Yes, the 3M Bair Hugger Pediatric Blanket is designed for effective convective warming and temperature management across a wide range of clinical environments, targeting premature infants, neonates, children, and small adults.
It is ideally suited for use in the Operating Room (OR) for various specialties, including:
- Pediatric procedures
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Vascular procedures
- Trauma cases
- Imaging procedures
Versatility is ensured through specialized models (537, 550, 555) that accommodate different surgical access needs. For instance, Models 550 and 555 are designed for underbody warming, providing clinicians full access to the operating field, while Model 537 can be used in supine, lateral, or prone positions.
Do all models include clear plastic drapes?
No, not all models include the clear plastic drapes. They are a feature of the Underbody models designed for enhanced clinical access and thermal retention.
- Included: The drapes are included with the Model 550 (Large Underbody) and Model 555 (Underbody). Each of these models includes two clear plastic drapes.
- Not Included: The Model 537 (Small Lower Body) blanket does not include these drapes.
The clear plastic drapes provide several clinical benefits:
- They help retain warm air, maximizing thermal transfer and ensuring uniform convective warming around the patient.
- They allow for full visual observation by the clinician while maintaining the thermal environment.
- The included head drapes measure 24 in x 24 in (61 cm x 61 cm).
Do the blankets feature essential fluid outlets?
Yes, specific models of the 3M Bair Hugger Pediatric Blanket include essential fluid outlets to enhance patient safety and comfort.
This key feature is designed to minimize the pooling of fluids on the blanket surface, making it ideal for procedures where fluid management is critical.
Fluid outlets are included in the underbody warming configurations:
- Model 550 (Large Underbody): Includes fluid outlets.
- Model 555 (Underbody): Features unique fluid outlets.
Both Models 550 and 555 also include two resealable hose ports, allowing for flexible positioning of the warming unit hose.
How does the blanket securely attach to the table?
The mechanism for secure attachment is integrated into the design of specific models, particularly those intended for underbody warming:
- Models 550 (Large Underbody) and 555 (Underbody): These blankets utilize tape and tuck flaps to securely anchor the unit to the operating table. This mechanism ensures stable positioning and maximizes thermal transfer efficiency while allowing clinicians complete access to the patient.
What size is the versatile Model 537 blanket?
The Model 537 Small Lower Body Blanket measures 35 inches x 24 inches.
This model is primarily designed for versatile use in clinical settings, such as warming a large child or small adult during upper body surgery.
Key features and usage:
- Positioning: Suitable for use when the patient is in the supine, lateral, or prone position.
- Safety: It includes a specialized foot drape designed to minimize the risk of thermal injury to the patient’s feet and lower legs.
- Warming: Like all Bair Hugger blankets, it uses a uniform perforation pattern for even convective warming across the surface.
Does the blanket provide uniform warming?
Yes, the 3M Bair Hugger Pediatric Blanket is specifically engineered to deliver consistent and uniform convective warming across the patient’s body.
This is achieved through key design elements:
- Uniform Perforation Pattern: A consistent perforation pattern ensures that the heated air is distributed evenly and predictably across the entire blanket surface.
- Maximum Thermal Transfer: The soft, lightweight material is designed to ‘hug’ the patient’s contours, facilitating the most efficient transfer of thermal energy.
- Versatile Use: The blanket maintains its effectiveness whether the patient is in the supine, lateral, or prone position (especially Model 537), ensuring reliable warmth across various surgical setups.
3M Bair Hugger Pediatric Blanket