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it is converted efficiently into safe heat. The revolution is in the heating; unlike heated wire or carbon fibre technologies, Thermasure heats evenly over the entire surface of the blanket even under contoured conditions. Low watt density and low thermal mass means safe and effective conductive warming.
The blankets are flexible, easy to use, lightweight and radio-translucent over most of the surface. Temperature is measured and regulated at the patient via a primary and secondary sensor, which is in direct contact with them. The controller comprises a microprocessor that ensures correct function and will turn the blanket off if it detects abnormal conditions. Even if the blanket is cut or punctured, it is completely safe. The system warms the patient from above and below simultaneously via a single controller, resulting in a uniquely versatile, less expensive and more effective warming solution. In a prospective, randomised controlled trial, conductive fabric warming (HotDog) showed significantly higher warming rates than forced-air warming (FAW) (0.35˚C/hr versus 0.02˚C/hr), when all other relevant variables were held constant.1
The aim of the ATM team was to develop a system that is economically favourable compared with other types of patient warming. The all-in-one concept (pre-, peri- and post-operative warming) enhances the cost benefits even more.
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It is a much less expensive option than disposable forced-air warming gowns and blankets. In a study involving five independent hospitals in the US, some of which were using forced air, while others were using more traditional methods, a switch to HotDog resulted in an average saving of 52% in a year, and cost per patient for peri-operative warming averaging only $2.89 (about £2.30). This is not only because of its versatility, but also because the product has reusable components, and the system can be acquired via flexible purchase models so that hospitals can realise cost-per-patient benefits. The system has proven especially popular in areas such as orthopaedics, where it eliminates concerns over disruption of clean air in laminar flow theatres, and offers distinct practical advantages in areas such as cardiothoracic and paediatrics. The good news for the UK is that ATM recently announced a new distributor arrangement: novus med, who specialise in bringing new medical innovation from across the globe into the UK healthcare setting, are now sole UK dealers for the product. Furthermore, it is available on a no-risk, flexible, Monthly Warming Plan through novus med.
Reference
1 Hayashi H, Koizumi T, Sumita S, Yamakage M. Relative clinical heat transfer effectiveness: forced- air warming vs conductive fabric electric warming. ASA abstract 2015. Submitted for publication.
Pre-warming should be considered to ensure normothermia.
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