Bair Hugger® linked to implant infections

Joint Infections Reduced 74% By Switching to Air-free Patient Warming

Issue 93B, November 2011Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Br:

“The risks of developing deep joint infections were significantly greater for patients…treated with forced-air versus conductive fabric warming [3.1% vs 0.8%].”

“Disruption [by Bair Hugger®] in the ventilation of the surgical site was associated with significantly higher risks of joint sepsis...”

“Excess heat from forced-air warming resulted in [hot air convection currents] that transported floor-level air upwards and into the surgical

site. In contrast, conductive fabric warming did not release sufficient excess heat to establish these convection currents.”

“Air-free warming, therefore, is recommended over forced-air warming for orthopedic proce-dures.”

McGovern P.D., Reed M.R., et al, Forced-air warming and ultra-clean ventilation do not mix. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2011 Nov;93(11): 1537-44.

As noted in JBJS, air-free conductive fabric warming provides the benefits of peri-operative normothermia without the unintended consequences of forced-air. Patient safety is not the only reason to switch. HotDog warming will save up to 50% compared to your current warming costs.

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New Anesthesia Complication: Deep Joint Infections

Your choice of warming can reduce surgical infections. Avoid this newly discovered anesthesia complication.

Switch to HotDog® air-free warming, especially in orthopedic and cardiac implant surgery.

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