we'd pile onto patients before.
Throwing a forced-air warming gown in the trash after every patient
use isn't great for the environment, but the accompanying benefits
likely are a net positive both for our hospital and the planet. Overall,
we saw almost a 30% decrease in linen costs with our vendor when
we implemented forced-air warming because the vendor is using less
water and detergent.
We selected the style of gown we use because it can be put on
patients in pre-op and remain in place as staff connect and disconnect
it to forced-air warming units in the OR and PACU. Working with a
warming option that can travel with the patient is an efficient way to
maintain normothermia. It should be noted there are other effective
ways to actively warm patients, including under- and over-body con-
ductive fiber mattresses and table pads.
Warm welcomes
You know the feeling you get when you wrap up in a towel that has
come right out of the dryer? That's the feeling warming gowns provide.
M A Y 2 0 2 0 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y. N E T • 1 5
Patient Warming without
Forced Air, Machines or Hoses
Perioperative Warming & Thermal
Disposable Products
• Supports Perioperative Normothermia
• Active Warming Pads Tested & Effective for Over 4 Hrs.
• Thermal Products Passively Retain Body Heat
Products Include:
• Thermal Bouffant Cap
• Thermal Bootie
• Warming & Thermal Drapes
• Warming Forearm IV Prep Pad
LEARN MORE:
www.welmed.us/thermaldrape.php
847-337-1750
thermal@welmed.us
