3M Announces Interactive Compendium on the Science and Clinical Benefits of Patient Warming
May 24 2016 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
New robust compilation of publication
summaries highlights safety and effectiveness of therapeutic
systems
Today 3M, a world leader in infection prevention, announced the
publication of a robust research compendium highlighting the safety
and effectiveness of the 3M™ Bair Hugger™ patient warming system.
The most comprehensive compilation of more than 200 studies across
a wide range of surgeries – including hip, knee, cardiac and
abdominal procedures – the compendium reinforces the sheer volume
of extensive research and history of the clinical use of patient
warming systems.
“The compendium is an impressive précis of clinically-relevant
and high-quality results that document the clinical observations
and research strategies regarding the Bair Hugger patient warming
system,” said Javad Parvizi, M.D., James Edwards Professor of
Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine, Rothman
Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. “The papers in the
compendium cover a broad range of topics including basic
physiology, safety, effectiveness, and health economics.”
Introduced in 1987, the Bair Hugger system has been used by more
than 200 million patients in hospitals worldwide – a number that
continues to grow by nearly 50,000 patients every day – and has
been utilized in far more published studies than any other patient
warming modality. The compendium includes summaries of paper
abstracts in which the Bair Hugger system was either the subject
of, or used during a clinical investigation, review articles, case
studies and letters to the editor, which introduce relevant
information or real-world user experience with the Bair Hugger
system. Additionally, the compendium touches on four major themes
including hypothermia, infection control, orthopedic surgery and
cardiovascular surgery.
“This compendium represents the largest body of evidence
supporting patient warming, specifically the Bair Hugger system,”
said Michelle Stevens, M.D., chief medical officer, 3M Infection
Prevention Division. “Since its inception, the Bair Hugger system
has been the gold standard in patient warming devices, and this
expertly compiled evidence reaffirms the safety and effectiveness
of this system.”
The compendium was assembled utilizing multiple search engines
and five databases, including Medline, Embase, Biosis, Elsevier
Biobase and Chemical Abstracts. Several of the included studies
measure the performance of the Bair Hugger system against competing
technologies, ranging from convection warming to resistive polymer
technologies.
“3M’s dedication to compiling this compendium demonstrates its
commitment to providing the health care community with a greater
understanding of patient warming systems,” said Linda Groah, MSN,
RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN, Executive Director/CEO of the Association
of periOperative Registered Nurses. “This transparent and
comprehensive collection of information will serve as a valuable
tool for perioperative nurses, anesthesiologists, orthopedic
surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, infection control specialists
and epidemiologists who are seeking to provide the highest quality
of care for their patients.”
The compendium is meant to be used by readers to grasp the scope
of research specific to the Bair Hugger patient warming system and
the clinical benefits associated with its use. Arranged in
chronological order, with search functionality and a detailed
index, the compendium features scientific, peer-reviewed literature
published from 1989 to 2016.
The 3M Infection Prevention Division, which led the development
of the compendium, is dedicated to providing health care
professionals with solutions to minimize the risk of health
care-associated infections. 3M has introduced more than 40 distinct
technology platforms and a comprehensive portfolio of quality
products – including the 3M Bair Hugger therapy, the 3M™ Bair Paws™
patient adjustable warming system, the 3M™ Ranger™ blood and fluid
warming systems and the 3M™ SpotOn™ temperature monitoring system
that help the healthcare industry define and address current
infection prevention best practices.
Download a copy of the Bair Hugger System Research
Compendium, HERE.
About 3MAt 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to
improve lives daily. With $30 billion in sales, our 90,000
employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more
about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems
at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNewsroom.
3M, BAIR HUGGER, RANGER, SPOTON and BAIR PAWS are trademarks of
3M Company.
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