BEST Results Poster May 2013

Achieve the

BEST

Patient Warming Results

Body Surface Area Early Start Sensor Contact Thin Barrier

SURFACE AREA B Warm asBODY much surface area as possible. Warming the core is more effective than the periphery. Can use a mattress and up to two blankets simultaneously.

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EARLY START Start warming as soon as the patient arrives in the OR. HotDog is air-free, so no need to wait until the patient is prepped and draped to begin warming.

Shown: B103 Lower body B105 Multi-position U102 Mattress

SENSOR CONTACT S Ensure that the

sensor is in contact with the patient.

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THIN BARRIER Use the thinnest barrier possible between the patient and the warming blanket. Examples include: patient’s gown, sterile plastic drape, or single-layer cotton sheet. Do not use a folded cotton blanket as it restricts heat transfer.

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