McKesson Infant Heel Warmer Instant Chemical Activation Heel 5" x 3.5", 24 EA/BX

Infant Heel Warmer Instant Chemical Activation Heel 5" x 3.5", 24 EA/BX

This infant heel warmer is an instant chemical activation heat pack for warming an infant's heel before blood collection by heel stick. It fits neonatal care settings where teams want a disposable warmer that stays in place during the process. The warmer measures 5 inch x 3.5 inch, uses a conforming gel design with an adhesive strip, and is not made with natural rubber latex.

Good Fit For

• Neonatal care settings
• Infant heel stick blood collection
• Workflows that prefer disposable single-use warmers

Key Features

• Instant chemical activation starts warming quickly for heel stick preparation
• Supports capillary circulation in the infant's heel to facilitate blood collection
• Adhesive strip helps keep the warmer in place during use
• Gel conforms to the infant's foot for a close fit
• Disposable single-use format supports one-patient workflow
• Not made with natural rubber latex for latex-free purchasing needs

Applications and Usage

• Warming an infant's heel before blood collection by heel stick
• Routine neonatal care use where temporary heel warming is needed

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 5 Inch.
• Single-use warmer intended for disposal after use
• Designed specifically for infant heel application
• Activation creates an exothermic reaction that reaches around 104 degrees F 40 C within the first few minutes before gradually diminishing

FAQ

• How is this heel warmer activated? This infant heel warmer uses instant chemical activation.
• What is this heel warmer used for? The warmer is used to increase capillary circulation in an infant's heel to facilitate blood collection by heel stick.
• Will the warmer stay in place on the heel? Yes. The warmer has an adhesive strip to help 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 warmer.
• Is natural rubber latex used in this product? No. This heel warmer is not made with natural rubber latex.

From McKesson.