2017 ESP Award Runner-Up: Encompass Group Thermoflect Heat Reflective Technology Prewarming Admission Kits

In the November/December 2017 issue of Surgical Products, the winners of this year’s Excellence In Surgical Products (ESP) Awards are revealed. 

Day by day, we’ll also share the results here, including some additional details about the honored products.

Category: APPAREL

Runner-Up: ENCOMPASS GROUP THERMOFLECT HEAT REFLECTIVE TECHNOLOGY PREWARMING ADMISSION KITS

Thermoflect Heat Reflective Technology Prewarming Admission Kits are a simple and convenient way to ensure all patients start warm and stay warm to prevent the risks associated with unplanned hypothermia. Base kits feature a Thermoflect gown or blanket and cap. Premium kits include options such as footwear and patient belongings bags to reduce labor associated with assembling individual components.

Encompass Group provided further insight on the product.

Why do you think readers are interested in learning more about the product?

Thermoflect Heat Reflective Technology Admission Kits are a simple way to begin warming patients upon arrival without electricity.

What technical innovations does the product encapsulate and apply to the OR?

Thermoflect Heat Reflective Technology products significantly reduce the number of bath blankets required intraoperatively which helps lower lint and associated risks within ultraclean operating rooms.
 
How does the product contribute to better outcomes?

Thermoflect Heat Reflective Technology products help patients start warm and stay warm throughout the perioperative process which is linked to reducing the risk of surgical site infections.
 
Anything else you’d like to add?

Thermoflect Heat Reflective Technology Admission Kits provide a complete portfolio of products focused on providing effective warming to protect the patient throughout their perioperative journey.