IV fluid warmer

摘要

This fluid warmer includes a disposable pouch and a pouch warmer assembly. The pouch has an inlet and an outlet and in between there is a plurality of ribs which are so arranged as to force equal flow across the bottom heating area of the pouch. The pouch is insertable into a warmer assembly which consists of a housing which provides mechanical support for the heating element, temperature regulating circuit board, and an arrangement to maintain thermal contact between the heating element and the pouch. The posterior surface of the pouch will be constructed of a metal possibly coated with Teflon for rapid heat conduction from the heating element. The metals may be stainless steel, aluminum and copper or medical aloids.