APPENDIX A: EQUIPMENT LIST

SECTION 1: PATIENT WARMING1,2

Table 1. Passive Rewarming Methods

- Level A: Evidence from multiple randomized trials or meta-analyses.
- Level B: Evidence from a single randomized trial or non-randomized studies.
- Level C: Expert opinion, case studies, or standards of care.
- NE = not effective; √ = mildly effective; √√ = moderately effective; √√√ = highly effective

Other Patient Warming Devices

CAUTION: Devices A-B should NOT be placed under the patient’s back or directly on bare skin. Doing so may increase the likelihood of thermal burns or render the device inoperable.

HAWK Warming Grid

- https://soldiersystems.net/2020/01/28/nsns-for-hawk-warming-grid/
- Air activated and heat adjustable. Can reseal individual cells for optimal performance.
- Conditions below 0F may require extended time (+15 minutes) to reach operating temperature
- 4-32 hours of operation

Ready-Heat Panel Blanket

- https://www.ready-heat.com/products/military/
- Air activated, NOT heat adjustable
- Conditions below 0F require extended time (+ 30 minutes) to reach operating temperature.
- Rendered inoperable by fluids and must ensure patient is dry prior to application and keep away from potential fluid sources.
- 8-10 hours of operation

Geratherm Mini Rescue II Hypothermia Kit

- rgmd.com
- Currently in the SOCOM Tribalco T-5 CASEVAC Kit

Chill Buster Blanket

Wiggy’s or down sleeping bag

Section 2: Fluid Warming5

Desirable Characteristics of a Resuscitation Fluid Warming Device

List of warming devices available on the market.

- Level A: Evidence from multiple randomized trials or meta-analyses.
- Level B: Evidence from a single randomized trial or non-randomized studies.
- Level C: Expert opinion, case studies, or standards of care.

Abbreviations: √, mildly effective; √√, moderately effective; √√√, highly effective

Section 3: Temperature Monitoring

Temperature Monitoring Devices

- Temperature sensing Foley
- (Forehead) temperature sensing ‘dots’
- DataTherm(R)II Continuous Temperature Monitor - in the SOCOM Tribalco T-5 Cardiac Ki
- Propaq MD
  - Airworthiness approved
  - BATDOK (Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit) enabled
  - Several different options available for real-time temperature monitoring
- Philips Tempus Pro - Airworthiness approved
- Welch Allyn SureTemp - Airworthiness approved
- 3M Bair Hugger Temperature Monitoring System23 - Portable device still under development, but may have applicability in the trauma setting

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