Mediwrap® is an innovative and highly effective insulation system designed to prevent patient heat loss and associated hypothermia. Using Mediwrap® in the operating theatre ensures patients attain and retain normathermia, before, during and after surgery. It reduces the need for external heat sources in theatres, keep the operating environment cooler and more comfortable for staff.
They are non-conductive and safe around diathermy or defibrillation and x-rays, latex free and act as a total barrier to bacteria, reducing the risk of hospital acquired infection.
They speed recovery, thus reducing the time spent in ITU and saving the hospital money and valuable ITU bed space. It also provides high moisture and bodily fluid absorption, absorbing up to 10 times it weight.
Mediwrap® blankets and wraps
· Prevents onset of hypothermia
· Efficiently and safely retains heat
· Does not heat the theatre unlike FAW solutions
· Easily stored and completely portable
· Requires no extra equipment
· Lightweight and comfortable
· Single use and easily disposable
· Total Barrier to bacteria
· Reduces risk of cross infection
· Cost effective – significantly less expensive than Bair Hugger
