What is a HPMK?
The patented Hypothermia Prevention & Management Kit (HPMK) with reinforced Heat Reflective Shell (HRS) is strong, flexible, lightweight & impervious to wind & rain.
What do you put in a hypothermia kit?
Contents:
- 1 x Heat Reflective Shell (HRS™) with built-in hood.
- 1 x Self-heating shell liner.
- 1 x Plastic vacuum bag.
What temperature is hypothermia?
Overview. Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature. Normal body temperature is around 98.6 F (37 C). Hypothermia (hi-poe-THUR-me-uh) occurs as your body temperature falls below 95 F (35 C).
What is hypothermia blanket?
A blanket-sized aquamatic K pad, the hyperthermia-hypothermia blanket raises, lowers, or maintains body temperature through conductive heat or cold transfer between the blanket and the patient. It can be operated manually or automatically. In manual operation, the nurse or doctor sets the temperature on the unit.
Is 95.5 a fever?
Some experts define a low-grade fever as a temperature that falls between 99.5°F (37.5°C) and 100.3°F (38.3°C). According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person with temperature at or above 100.4°F (38°C) is considered to have a fever.
When would you use a hypothermia blanket?
The unit is equipped with an alarm to warn of abnormal temperature fluctuations and a circuit breaker that protects against current overload. The blanket is used most commonly to reduce high fever when more conservative measures—such as baths, ice packs, and antipyretics—are unsuccessful.
Why are shock blankets shiny?
Why are emergency blankets shiny? They shiny part of the blanket is vital in reflecting heat off of the object its facing, whether it be a body, a fire, or the sun. It works not only to keep heat out but also to insulate and keep heat in, thereby stabilizing body temperatures.
What is hpmk®?
Recommended by CoTCCC for the prevention of hypothermia during casualty care, the patented HPMK® with reinforced Heat Reflective Shell is strong, flexible, lightweight & impervious to wind & rain.
What is a ready heat blanket used for?
This product is part of US military protocol and carried by every US Army Medic. It can be used as an evacuation litter in an emergency situation, as it can hold a patient up to 250 lb. As an individual unit, The Ready Heat Blanket’s self-heating, 4-cell liner provides 10 hours of continuous dry heat up to 125°F (52°C).
How much weight can a ready heat blanket hold?
It can be used as an evacuation litter in an emergency situation, as it can hold a patient up to 250 lb. As an individual unit, The Ready Heat Blanket’s self-heating, 4-cell liner provides 10 hours of continuous dry heat up to 125°F (52°C).
Do I need medical device authorization to purchase the hpmk?
This product requires Medical Device Authorization for purchase. Recommended by CoTCCC for the prevention of hypothermia during casualty care, the patented HPMK® with reinforced Heat Reflective Shell is strong, flexible, lightweight & impervious to wind & rain.