HYPOTHERMIA TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY

Treatment of hypothermia starts in the field. Many rescuers and first-aid providers do not have equipment to institute rewarming with warm, humidified oxygen, and warm IV-fluids, although these methods should be initiated to help prevent (core) temperature afterdrop". Article: (Journal of the American Medical Association)

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Life Emergency Blanket


The Life Emergency Blanket provides essential warmth, treating and preventing the onset of hypothermia. It's manufactured from Kelvalite, an ultra-insulating material, and coated on both sides with a special heat-reflective metallic surface. The inner coating reflects the majority of radiated body heat, warming the patient in a natural and progressive fashion. It measures 215cm x 150cm. HARRISON, INSULATING SYSTEMS, Underbank Way, Car's Industrial Estate, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 5HT, England (UK)