These new disposable items are noteworthy additions to the COOLVEST line of products and are designed to eliminate the potential for cross contamination caused by improperly laundered traditional reusable cooling vests.
Use of these items by Surgeons, scrub techs and other OR staff will have immediate and measurable impact. They are cost effective, allowing hospitals to more easily implement JAYCO & AORN temperature guidelines for operating rooms to help prevent unplanned hypothermia which is becoming one of the most frequent and serious surgical complications while eliminating the risk of surgical site contamination from perspiration.
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