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Oct 29, 2009 10:18 PM

Blanket warmers


I am doing some research on blanket warmer temperatures. Specifically I am looking for feedback on the following:
1. What temperature is your department's blanket warmer set at?
2. Who's decision is it as to the setting?
3. Any research articles that pertain to the set temperature you might be able to refer me to.

Thanks, diane


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No. 1
Old Oct 29, 2009, 11:24 PM

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our warmers for fresh open hearts have 3 settings... 43C, 39C, and 37C... we set at 43C and then turn off when the patient's temp reaches 36.5C.

Haven't really researched the optimal temps though.. just anecdotal and our floor policy...
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from mom4josh
Old Oct 29, 2009, 11:59 PM

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We just got blanket warmers for our department. They are set at about 116 degrees F. Not really warm enough (about 125 is better), but temp range set by engineering department.
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Old Oct 30, 2009, 12:49 AM

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IIRC ours are set at 130. They have to bet set by engineering also for ours. All I know is that patients are quite fond of them as they are synergistic with the dilaudid and turkey sandwiches.
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Old Oct 30, 2009, 02:13 AM

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Judging from the responses, you might want to clarify if you mean a warming cupboard or an electric blanket.
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Old Oct 30, 2009, 04:52 AM

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Ours is a big metal cupboard holding about 75 bath blankets (In Florida, tend to not need real blankets).
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from Altra
Old Oct 30, 2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceCoastRN View Post
All I know is that patients are quite fond of them as they are synergistic with the dilaudid and turkey sandwiches.
Thanks, you made my day!
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No. 7
from LilgirlRN
Old Oct 30, 2009, 03:26 PM

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120 degrees farenheit.
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No. 8
from mcknis
Old Nov 01, 2009, 09:53 AM

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most will have 110-130 degrees as their set temp. some a little less, but I cant imagine going any higher since the risk of burning/hyperthermia is elevated. we just had all of our blanket warmers (not warming blankets) pulled from all nursing units except for ER/OR, and not sure about ICU, though.
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No. 9
from LunahRN
Old Nov 02, 2009, 06:08 AM

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Ours are at 120-ish.
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