Warming blanket for pediatric use
US5643337A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0282
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby facilitating use in the operating room or outside the operating room. The present invention also relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems which is nonflammable and laser resistant. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of prevention hypothermia and hyperthermia and to a method of making a blanket for use with forced air convection systems.
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