Arizant Bair Paws 850 Patient Adjustable Warming System

Arizant Bair Paws Patient Warming System | Model 850 | 85000

The Arizant Bair Paws 850 is a specialized forced-air warming unit engineered to bridge the gap between clinical necessity and patient comfort. As a precursor to the 875 series, the 850 remains a highly reliable workhorse for managing perioperative normothermia. It is specifically designed to interface with Bair Paws warming gowns, allowing patients to maintain their own thermal microenvironment through a simplified, wired hand controller.

By empowering the patient to adjust their temperature in the pre-op area, the 850 system not only increases patient satisfaction scores but also ensures the patient enters the operating room with a stabilized core temperature, which is a critical factor in reducing surgical site infections (SSIs) and improving recovery times.

Key Performance Features

• Patient-Centric Control: The wired handheld remote allows the patient to switch the unit on/off and toggle between "warmer" and "cooler" settings, providing an immediate sense of control in a high-stress clinical environment.

• Efficient Forced-Air Delivery: The 3.0 A blower motor is calibrated to provide a gentle, consistent flow of filtered air, optimized for the channeled design of Bair Paws warming apparel.

• Safety Monitoring System: Features an integrated Over-Temperature Indicator on the front panel. Internal sensors automatically monitor the air temperature at the hose discharge to ensure patient safety and prevent thermal injury.

• Low-Profile Mobility: The compact, lightweight chassis is designed for easy mounting to IV poles or bed rails, ensuring it remains accessible to the patient without obstructing nursing workflow or floor space.

• Durable Hose Assembly: The heavy-duty flexible hose is engineered for the rigors of high-turnover clinical environments, providing a secure, "click-fit" connection to disposable warming gowns.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Arizant Healthcare Inc. (3M)

• Model: 850 (Reference: 85000)

• Serial Number: 04228

• Electrical: 110–120 VAC, 60 Hz, 3.0 A

• Safety Indicators: Power-On (Green), Over-Temperature (Amber/Red)

• Controls: Wired hand remote (Adjustable settings)

Clinical & Institutional Advantages

• HCAHPS Impact: Providing patients with the ability to manage their own comfort level in the preoperative phase is a proven driver of improved patient experience metrics.

• Stabilized Patient Outcomes: Active pre-warming for as little as 15–30 minutes has been shown to significantly decrease the risk of unintended perioperative hypothermia.

• Simple Operational Interface: The minimalist front-panel design requires zero training for staff, while the hand control is intuitive for patients of all ages.

• Strategic Replacement Value: Acquiring this "Great Condition" 850 unit is a cost-effective solution for facilities maintaining a legacy Bair Paws fleet or requiring additional warming capacity in secondary clinical areas.

Ideal Applications

• Preoperative Holding: Standardizing normothermia before the induction of anesthesia.

• PACU / Recovery: Assisting in the metabolic recovery from anesthesia and preventing shivering.

• Outpatient Surgery Centers: Providing a compact warming solution for high-turnover day surgeries.

• Infusion & Dialysis Centers: Enhancing thermal comfort during long, stationary treatment sessions.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: Used — Great Condition.

• Functional Note: The unit has been bench-tested and powers on successfully. The blower motor and heating element are functional, and the hand controller is responsive to user input.

• Cosmetic Note: Shows standard signs of clinical use but remains physically robust. The hose is intact and the power cord is free of visible fraying.

• Biomedical Recommendation: In accordance with 2026 healthcare safety standards, this unit should undergo a standard electrical safety and temperature calibration check by a qualified biomedical technician before being placed into active patient service.