Hot blooded: the basics of blood warmers.

摘要

There are several devices within the hospital that require special testing procedures. Some of these fall within the category of blood warmers. These devices are essential for patients who require transfusion of blood rapidly to maintain homeostasis within the body. Without blood warmers, the patient could have serious complications from blood loss; warmers provide a way to replace the blood quickly without damaging it. These are some of the most important devices in a hospital when it comes to treating patients with blood loss. This article is an overview of the devices that fall into this category and some important points to follow when maintaining them.