Ranger^® Blood and Fluid Warming Systems
Dry Heat: A Smart Alternative

U.S. healthcare facilities are working hard to identify and remove the sources of nosocomial pathogens and the resulting hospital-acquired infections.

One potential source of nosocomial pathogens has garnered considerable attention - water bath fluid warmers. Warm water has long been identified as a potential source of gram-negative bacilli.¹ More specifically, if not properly maintained, water bath fluid warmers are a potential source of nosocomial pathogens.²

Traditional OR water baths have caused outbreaks of serious nosocomial infection.¹ Endocarditis, bacteremia and peritonitis with Pseudomanoa or Acinetobacter have also been traced to contaminated 37°C water baths.¹

Learn more about the potential risks associated with water bath fluid warmers.