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Bair Hugger
Convective temperature management system / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Punch-Out!! character, see Bear Hugger.
The Bair Hugger system is a convective temperature management system used in a hospital or surgery center to maintain a patient's core body temperature. The Bair Hugger system consists of a reusable warming unit and single-use disposable warming blankets for use before, during and after surgery. This medical device launched in 1987 and is currently manufactured by the 3M Company.[1]
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