HotDog Patient Warming Blog
How the Heat Transfer Equation Shapes Effective Patient Warming
Understanding the Science Behind Patient Warming Effective patient warming is driven by physics, specifically the heat transfer equation: Q=hAΔT Where: By optimizing these variables, we can maximize h…
Read MoreDr. Scott Augustine on Patient-Centered Innovation in Medical Devices
The Power of Listening to Patients Dr. Scott Augustine, CEO of Augustine Surgical and inventor of two groundbreaking patient warming technologies, shares insights into how patient feedback and a clear…
Read MoreComing Soon: Weekly Video Series from Augustine Surgical
Behind the Scenes with Augustine Surgical: Innovation, Education, and Patient Safety In 1987, while serving as a resident in the Navy, Dr. Scott Augustine, an anesthesiologist, noticed a common issue—…
Read MoreFDA Removes Forced-Air Warming Recommendation—Time to Switch?
You’ve wanted to stop blowing air anyway. Now is the time to switch to air-free HotDog Patient Warming! In August 2017, the FDA –addressing clinician concern about the safety of forced-air patient war…
Read MoreERAS Guidelines Advise Against Forced-Air Warming in H&K Surgery
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)-compliant normothermia protocol for hip or knee replacement surgery urges maintenance of normal body temperature, but also includes the following statement: …
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