The Warming Blog

Healthcare clinics, hospitals, and surgery centers use patient warming practices to improve clinical outcomes and patient comfort. But maintaining normothermia for patients is essential when complying with regulatory agencies’ rules and recommendations. 

Warming cabinets have been around since the 1930s, but are now becoming a much more central aspect of medical facilities to aid in preventing hypothermia as well as enhancing overall patient comfort.  Whether you are operating a full-service hospital or want to provide warm blankets to nursing home residents, it is important to pick the right cabinet to fulfill your facility’s needs.

How can you be sure you are picking the correct unit for your requirements and space?  Here are some variables to consider that will help make your decision easier.

Enthermics Medical System, a U.S. manufacturer of blanket and fluid warmers, is now a Novation-awarded supplier. 

When it comes to the temperature of the OR, staff members can always debate whether it is too hot or too cold. But when it comes to patient comfort and preventing hypothermia, temperature management is a priority for better clinical outcomes. Patient warming technology can help OR staff maintain patient normothermia, according to a recent article in Surgical Products.