The 3M™ Bair Hugger™ Surgical Access Warming Blanket, 57000 is a single-use full-body forced-air warming blanket that helps prevent hypothermia and maintain normothermia, which has been shown to reduce the risk of complications such as surgical site infection (SSI)(1,2). The flexible design includes 2 resealable hose ports for versatile positioning of the warming unit, making the blanket adaptable to a variety of procedures.
Thanks to its flexible design, the 3M™ Bair Hugger™ Surgical Access Warming Blanket, 57000 can be adapted for a variety of procedures including spinal, abdominal, hip and pelvic surgeries.
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