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US 2008/0077207 A1Published application
Use of convective air warming system for patient care
AssigneeNellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
InventorMichael Vardanega
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Abstract
A technique for heating a patient is provided. The technique includes providing a warming blanket comprising at least one section that can be moved relative to the remainder of the warming blanket to define an opening in the warming blanket. The technique also includes providing a drape suitable to cover the opening such that a seal is formed between the drape and the warming blanket along the periphery of the opening.
Claims22
A warming assembly, comprising:
- a warming blanket comprising at least one section that can be moved relative to the remainder of the warming blanket to define an opening in the warming blanket;
- and
- a drape suitable to cover the opening such that a seal is formed between the drape and the warming blanket along the periphery of the opening.
A method for warming a patient, comprising:
- placing a warming blanket on a patient;
- moving a movable section of the warming blanket to an open position to expose a region on the patient;
- covering the region with a drape such that a seal is formed between the warming blanket and the drape;
- and
- providing warmed air to the warming blanket.
2 more elements
A warming assembly, comprising:
- a warming blanket comprising an array of folding panels that can be moved relative to the remainder of the warming blanket;
- and
- a drape suitable to cover an opening defined by one or more of the folding panels when folded, wherein a seal is formed between the drape and the warming blanket along the periphery of the opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.