Electric blankets and ethylene oxide sterilizers.

摘要

The short answer: No, electric blankets should not be allowed in the hospital setting. Let me elaborate. NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code 2012 Edition 10.2.2.1.1 states, "All cord-connected electrically powered appliances that are not double insulated and are used in the patient care vicinity shall be provided with three-wire power cord and a three-pin grounding-type plug." This regulation alone would discourage the use of any electrical blanket that is on the market. Another consideration: Blankets are used in areas that are likely to be wet due to incontinence, IV fluids, and blood. Electric blankets are not designed for that type of environment.