McKesson Infant Heel Warmer Instant Chemical Activation Heel 3-3/4" x 5-1/2"

Infant Heel Warmer Instant Chemical Activation Heel 3-3/4" x 5-1/2"

This infant heel warmer is an instant chemical activation heat pack for warming an infant's heel before blood collection by heel stick. It is used routinely in neonatal care settings where caregivers want to help increase capillary circulation during collection. The warmer measures 3-3/4 x 5-1/2 inch, uses an adhesive strip to stay in place, and is disposable for single use.

Good Fit For

• Neonatal care settings
• Heel stick blood collection workflows
• Infant patient care

Key Features

• Instant chemical activation starts warming quickly for heel stick preparation
• Used in neonatal care settings to help increase capillary circulation in an infant's heel
• Adhesive strip helps keep the warmer in place during use
• Gel conforms to the infant's foot for closer contact
• Disposable single-use format supports one-time use workflows
• Not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Warming an infant's heel before blood collection by heel stick
• Supporting neonatal blood collection routines where heel warming is needed
• Holding a heel warmer in place with the adhesive strip during preparation

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 3.75 Inch.
• This heel warmer is intended for single use and should be discarded after use.
• The warmer reaches a maximum temperature of around 104 within the first few minutes, then gradually diminishes.
• The product targets the heel area for infant use.

FAQ

• How is this infant heel warmer activated? This infant heel warmer uses instant chemical activation.
• What is this heel warmer used for? The heel warmer is used to increase capillary circulation in an infant's heel to help facilitate blood collection by heel stick.
• Will the warmer stay in place during use? Yes. The heel warmer has an adhesive strip that helps hold it in place while the gel conforms to the infant's foot.
• Is this heel warmer reusable? No. This is a disposable, single-use heel warmer.
• Is natural rubber latex used in this product? No. This heel warmer is not made with natural rubber latex.

From McKesson.