What Kind of Warming Cabinets are Right for Labor and Delivery?
The two fundamental benefits warming cabinets in a Labor and Delivery suite can offer:
- Warm blankets and towels
- Warm IV solution
Labor and Delivery rooms tend to be a little cool, as is the case with most areas of a hospital or medical facility. Medical professionals understand that cooler temperatures help manage infection risks, but most babies and mothers don’t know this.
How are Warming Cabinets Used in Labor and Delivery?
Trying to manage the temperature in Labor and Delivery rooms is a balancing act. Simply adding blanket warming cabinets and fluid warmers help to solve this ongoing problem. They allow for safer room temperatures while keeping mom and baby warm at the same time.
However, It is not merely a comfort issue. Studies show that the risk of hypothermia in newborn infants is high. Even healthy, full-term babies lose significant amounts of heat within the first few minutes of being born. Hypothermia puts that baby at risk for intrapartum asphyxia and infection. A warm blanket or towel works to reduce the risk of this complication.
Warm IV fluids can also benefit mom by preventing shivering that may interfere with the advancement of labor. That cold of the delivery room makes mom less comfortable during her stay.
The Benefits of using Novum’s DC and EC Series Blanket Warmers
Our Partner Enthermics Medical Systems has been a pioneer in this field for decades, creating patented warming technology that improves care standards and patient outcomes. We are proud to offer our customers a wide range of their warming units that are the perfect combination of warm comfort and modern style. Each offers compact design, energy efficiency, and they are quiet with no fans. Making them the ideal choice for:
- Hospital nurseries
- Birthing rooms
- Operating rooms
- Emergency Rooms
- Anywhere where warmth and quiet operation are essential for patient health and comfort.
Enthermics has always used patented technology in warming cabinets to ensure heat is distributed evenly to prevent hotspots and overheating. Here is a breakdown of that technology:
Give us a call to learn more about our warming cabinets and the benefits they offer for Labor and Delivery. (800) 274-2742