IV Fluid Warmer, FloorMount

Description

The FloorMount iv fluid warmer™ by Smithworks Medical, Inc. is the ideal solution for your iv fluid warming needs. Utilizing existing cabinetry within your emergency vehicle, space allocation for this equipment is minimized or eliminated. The FloorMount iv fluid warmer™ is user friendly, assures accurate warming of your iv solutions, and maintains a normal body temperature infusion for year round rapid interventions of shock, burn patients, pediatric emergencies, geriatric care and care of patients unable to maintain body temperature as well as environmental emergencies.

Designed by a paramedic and engineered to function trouble free at a responsible cost, the FloorMount iv fluid warmer™ is a pioneer in accurate thermo-regulation of iv solutions and durability in the field. Controlled to a temperature range of 36 to 38 degrees Celsius (99 to 101 degrees F), the FloorMount iv fluid warmer™ delivers a thermal normal iv solution consistently. This helps to reduce the risk of induced or secondary hypothermia while providing greater patient comfort. Installation is easily accomplished with minimal effort. It is a straight forward process equipped with a wiring harness and side enclosures. A first time installation should take about an hour.

The FloorMount iv fluid warmer is currently being used in Urgent Care facilities and clinics around the United States.

Design Features:
A. The FloorMount iv fluid warmer Smithworks is designed to operate on 12 vdc and draws 3 amps intermittently. The power draw frequency and duration will vary due to ambient temperatures and frequency of loading cool fluids on the unit to be warmed.
B. The heating element is fixed to the underside of the upper surface of the iv fluid warmer. A thermister and thermal fuse are built into the heating element. A circuit board controller is mounted within the enclosure immediately below the heating element.
C. Four (4) liters may be placed on the concave surface of the iv fluid warmer. Overloading will slow heat transfer and increase the duration of power draw. Load the four liters so that the narrow sides are facing the front and rear of the warmer.
D. Always be sure to use crystalloid fluids only. Normal saline and ringers lactate are examples. Do not warm any protein based fluids. These will deteriorate rapidly and may become toxic to your patient. Appropriate fluids (crystalloid) should remain in the double bag as received by the manufacturer. Do not remove the outer bag until you are ready to use it. Only use iv fluids that are double bagged. Fluids should not be intentionally warmed beyond a two-week period. Date the outer bag when it is loaded onto the iv fluid warmer. If 2 weeks pass and the bag is unused, rotate it into an area where it will not be intentionally re-warmed.