FIELD-DEPLOYABLE FORCED AIR WARMING SYSTEM

摘要

A portable, forced air apparatus for warming a hypothermia victim in the fie ld includes a stretcher, strips of material extending across the stretcher for supporting the torso of the victim above the stretcher bottom, a canopy for covering th e victim's torso, a blower operated heater in a compartment in the stretcher beneath th e victim's legs for delivering hot air to the canopy in the area of the torso for warming the victim's body while the legs and arms are covered to prevent heat loss, a heated head and neck support for controlled warming of the victim's head and neck, and sleeves for covering the victim's arms and legs to prevent heat loss therefr om during torso warming. The heating system is complemented by warm IV infusion and wa rm oxygen delivery to the victim.