McKesson Infant Heel Warmer Instant Chemical Activation Heel 5" x 3.5"

Infant Heel Warmer Instant Chemical Activation Heel 5" x 3.5"

This infant heel warmer is an instant chemical activation warming pack for the heel during infant blood collection by heel stick. It is routinely used in neonatal care settings where caregivers want to increase capillary circulation and keep the warmer in place during the procedure. The warmer measures 5 inch x 3.5 inch, uses a conforming gel design with an adhesive strip, and is disposable for single use.

Good Fit For

• Neonatal care settings
• Infant heel stick blood collection

Key Features

• Instant chemical activation helps warm the infant heel quickly before heel stick blood collection
• Used routinely in neonatal care settings to increase capillary circulation in the heel
• Adhesive strip helps keep the warmer in place during use
• Gel conforms to the infant's foot for a closer fit
• Maximum temperature reaches around 104 within the first few minutes, then gradually diminishes
• Disposable, single-use design made with non-toxic material and not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Warming an infant's heel before capillary blood collection
• Supporting heel stick workflows in neonatal care areas
• Keeping a heel warmer positioned on the infant's foot during collection prep

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 5 Inch.
• Intended for infant heel use
• Single-use warmer should be discarded after use
• Heat output peaks within the first few minutes and then gradually decreases

FAQ

• What is this infant heel warmer used for? This heel warmer is used to increase capillary circulation in an infant's heel to help facilitate blood collection by heel stick.
• How is the warmer activated? The heel warmer uses instant chemical activation.
• Does the warmer stay in place on the foot? Yes. An adhesive strip helps hold the warmer in place while the gel conforms to the infant's foot.
• What size is the heel warmer? The heel warmer measures 5 inch x 3.5 inch.
• Is this product latex-free? Yes. This heel warmer is not made with natural rubber latex.

From McKesson.