Medical Malpractice

IV Warmers are an imperative part of achieving optimal intravenous therapy in all sectors of medical care. Used to heat blood and fluids prior to treatment, they are the single most effective means of hypothermia prevention for surgical procedures and physically traumatized patients. Assorted from traditional facility equipment to convenient and advanced battery-operated designs, manufacturers of medical devices are constantly setting new standards for the way professionals provide first-rate quality care in every environment. Sifting through product specifications and features to find the correct solution for each environment of care has led many institutions to favor one device that covers every base efficiently. In most cases the portable intravenous unit has become a stand-out IV item among traditional equipment, however, variations within the blood warmer category are extreme. The following is a brief guide of important features to recognize and demand from manufacturers during the equipment decision process.

Size Matters

When every second counts, whether in a hospital or during remote emergency response, the size of medical items can either improve or impair the life expectancy of a patient drastically. Providing physicians, nurses, paramedics, and combat medics with lightweight, compact instruments eliminates the risk of bulky over-the-shoulder items that can physically interfere with movement when it matters most.

Speed Demons

Hypothermia is a condition in which the core body temperature drops below normal metabolic functioning. Victims of hypothermia are often disoriented, drowsy, incapable of making rational decisions, and even suffer from impaired speech or mumbling. Not only is this a serious and fatal situation; it also means emergency responders often locate victims during their last moments of survival. Intravenous devices with minimal startup and heating time requirements are highly desired to treat patients during intense time-sensitive circumstances.

Maintenance Headaches

Any organization offering first-rate, quality patient care knows how detrimental the effects of bio-hazardous or faulty equipment can be. An incalculable amount of time and money is spent each year on medical device maintenance in an effort to meet standard sanitary, fire, and building code standards. Selecting disposable heaters intended for one-time use ensures each patient is receiving sterile administration, while faculty can optimize their day focusing on excellent service rather than routine maintenance and safety issues.

Training the Masses

Not only are staffed training sessions incredibly costly and time consuming, complicated equipment poses a threat to patients in need of intravenous fluids. If a healthcare professional is confused about how to operate the new IV warmers provided, the absolute best case scenario will be the loss of crucial moments during treatment. The worst case scenario could result in completely preventable injury, malpractice, or even death within a facility or off-site emergency. Portable IV warmers with only a few simple steps, clearly labeled on the unit, are designed to ease confusion within medical environments during hectic circumstances, and ultimately save lives of recipients by reducing risk of human error.