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Smiths Medical Announces Launch of Level 1® Convective Warmer
Smiths Medical, a leading global medical device manufacturer recently
launched the Level 1® convective warmer. This next-generation
high-flow convective warmer gives health care providers a quiet, simple
and safe thermal care solution to help patients maintain normal body
temperature through every stage of surgery.
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Smiths Medical Level 1® Convective Warmer (Photo: Smiths Medical)
According to clinical research, putting patients and healthcare
providers at ease by maintaining patient body temperature - before,
during and after a procedure - can help to improve outcomes.1-5
"Warming has been proven to enhance recovery, reduce infection, and
increase the overall patient experience. It's becoming standard
practice, and caregivers want a solution that's safe, easy to use and
quieter than existing products. We're excited to offer just that with
our Level 1® convective warmer, and we're proud that this
innovation will positively impact many lives around the world," said
Nirav Sheth, Senior Director of Global Marketing and General Manager at
Smiths Medical.
The Level 1® convective warmer is designed to help hospitals
increase efficiencies, reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. This
new system stands apart by delivering three core benefits to healthcare
providers and patients:
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Quiet: Noisy environments contribute to communication errors.6
The Level 1® convective warmer emits less than 42 decibels
(noise level of a library), which is significantly quieter than other
convective warmers.
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Simple: With no alibration required, the intuitive design
allows caregivers to focus on the patient while maintaining normal
body temperature. With the push of a button, caregivers can choose
from four temperature settings.
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Safe: The Level 1® convective warmer provides
precise, hose-end temperature management within one degree Celsius. A
safety circuit provides an independent means of shutoff, and
over-temperature alerts at each setting help keep patients safe and
comfortable.
The Level 1® convective warmer is supported by a broad
selection of Snuggle Warm® patient warming blankets,
accessories and service contracts to meet diverse procedural and
customer needs globally. For more information, visit www.smiths-medical.com.
About Smiths Medical
A leading supplier of specialized medical devices and equipment for
global markets, focusing on the medication delivery, vital care and
safety devices market segments. For more information, visit www.smiths-medical.com.
About Smiths Group
A global technology company that has been operating for 160 years,
delivering products and services for the medical technology, security &
defense, general industrial, energy and space & commercial aerospace
markets worldwide. Smiths Group employs c. 22,000 colleagues in over 50
countries and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. For more
information visit www.smiths.com.
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(2012). The effect of short time periods of pre-operative warming in
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Wetz, A. J., Perl, T., Brandes, I. F., Harden, M., Bauer, M., &
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doi:10.1016/j.jclinane.2016.03.065
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AORN Position Statement on Managing Distractions and Noise During
Perioperative Patient Care
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