About Us
Pioneering air-free warming and integrated electrosurgical grounding to eliminate risks and optimize surgical care.
Company Overview
Dr. Scott Augustine pioneered the field of patient warming over 25 years ago with the invention of forced-air warming, a solution that has benefited hundreds of millions of surgical patients by maintaining normothermia during procedures.
Recognizing emerging concerns about patient safety in ultra-clean surgical environments, Dr. Augustine and his team developed a new solution: HotDog Patient Warming — the first fully air-free conductive fabric patient warming system. By eliminating forced-air from the operating room, HotDog provides superior temperature management while reducing risks associated with airborne contamination.
Building on this foundation, HotDog also delivers a unique 2-in-1 advantage: integrated return electrode (electrosurgical grounding) within the same warming system. This breakthrough design simplifies setup, reduces waste, and enhances patient safety by combining two essential surgical technologies into a single device.
Today, HotDog Patient Warming systems are trusted in surgical suites worldwide, helping hospitals and healthcare providers improve outcomes, reduce costs, and deliver safer surgical care.
Our Mission
The name “HotDog” reflects our mission: to accept challenges and confidently overcome obstacles, delivering spectacular results—just like a world-class athlete.
Patient safety is our number-one priority. Through innovation and dedication, we strive to make surgery safer, improve patient outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs with cutting-edge technologies that address the risks of surgical hypothermia.
Core Values
- Patient Safety First
- Evidence-Based Innovation
- Simplicity in the OR
- Clinical Collaboration
- Cost-Effective Solutions for Providers
Our Story
HotDog Patient Warming is a division of Augustine Surgical, Inc., founded by Dr. Scott Augustine to address the safety challenges introduced by forced-air warming in ultra-clean surgical fields.
Dr. Augustine’s long history of medical innovation includes the creation of industry-leading products such as Bair Hugger® forced-air warming and Ranger® fluid warming, both of which set global standards for patient temperature management. Today, HotDog builds upon this legacy by delivering next-generation solutions that eliminate forced air while introducing fully integrated grounding capability for electrosurgery.
With more than 250 U.S. patents awarded and millions of patients safely warmed, Augustine Surgical continues its mission to make surgery safer through advanced, clinically proven technology.
Our Leadership
HotDog Patient Warming is led by a team with decades of experience in surgical patient warming innovation, clinical safety, and medical device development.
Contact Information
Augustine Surgical, Inc.
6581 City West Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: (952) 465-3500
Email: cs@augsurg.com
Investor-related inquiries:
Brent Augustine, President
Email: baugustine@augsurg.com