Warming blanket method utilizing a warming blanket having multiple inlets
US5360439A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S5/941
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for warming a patient with a blanket used with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.
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