Cooling Blanket, Hyperthermia
Updated: May 30
NSN: 6532016536054 is a cooling blanket for hyperthermia. It is made of Polar Skin Mini-Mesh and saturated in ArcticAqua. When exposed to an elevated body temperature, the blanket reacts to promote evaporative cooling. The blanket is available in a securely sealed, MIL-SPEC durable foil pouch that prevents air or moisture transfer.
The blanket is easy to use. Simply unfold the blanket and place it on the victim. The blanket will begin to cool the victim immediately. The blanket can be used for up to 60 seconds before it needs to be replaced or re-soaked.
The blanket is safe to use. It is made of non-toxic materials and does not contain any harmful chemicals. The blanket is also hypoallergenic and can be used by people with sensitive skin.
The blanket is effective in cooling victims of hyperthermia. In a study published in Military Medicine, the blanket was shown to reduce the body temperature of hyperthermic victims by an average of 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit within 15 minutes. The blanket was also shown to be safe and well-tolerated by the victims.
The blanket is a valuable tool for the treatment of hyperthermia. It is easy to use, safe, and effective. The blanket can be used by anyone, including first responders, medical professionals, and athletes.
Here are some additional details about the blanket:
It is made of a unique smart textile treated with a hydrofunctional polymer.
The fiber construction allows for liquid absorptive capacity 350% greater than basis weight.
A proprietary solution prevents rigidity well below 0°F while providing the requisite moisture to support evaporative, convective, and conductive cooling.
The blanket has excellent thermal transmittance and moisture vapor transmission rate.
It adheres to current National Athletic Trainers’ Association and U.S. Army protocols for heat illness treatment.
It has been proven effective by the University of Tennessee Nonwovens Research Lab.
The blanket allows for full access to the body while cooling.
A single pack contains one ice sheet.
The blanket is packaged in a securely sealed, MIL-SPEC durable foil pouch that prevents air or moisture transfer.
The blanket is 4.5 inches long, 7.75 inches wide, and 0.5 inches thick.
The ice sheet is 36 inches wide and 30 inches long.
The blanket weighs 0.6 pounds.
Contact your Supply Manager to order this part. NSN 6532016536054
