The Quantum Thermal Infusion Set (TIS) from LifeWarmer is the revolutionary IV tubing set that allows for safe, rapid warming of IV fluids without adding hardly any additional steps to the normal IV setup process. Modeled after standard IV infusion tubing, the familiar configuration allows for ease of use. The sophisticated intelligence and proprietary warming technology are integrated into the tubing system for simplicity and to reduce additional equipment and procedural steps. Roughly the same size and weight as standard IV tubing, there is almost no additional equipment burden. The Quantum IV administration tubing is double-extruded to yield a configuration that has both an inner tubing layer and an outer tubing layer. A conductive heating element is between the two layers but does not come in contact with the fluid path or disrupt the laminar flow. The outer tubing layer acts as an insulator while the inner tubing layer transfers the heat from the heating element to the fluid path. Thermistors located in the tubing continually measure temperature and provide that input to the Quantum Controller. The monitoring and independent application of energy (heat) along the fluid path allows the Quantum to respond to varying temperature inputs from the fluid source to near the point of patient entry to ensure fluid temperature is the right temperature at delivery. The Quantum Life Warmer, fully charged, is able to warm and maintain up to approximately 1700 mL of 20C IV solution to a set point of 100.4F (38 +/- 2C) at a flow rate of 200 mL/min. Effective warming flow rates range from 2 to 200 mL/minute depending on input fluid temperature and ambient conditions.
A sterile device(s) used in conjunction with a conduction blood/fluid warmer to heat banked blood, blood products, and intravenous (IV) fluids to a temperature appropriate for infusion into a patient. It typically consists of a pouch(es) or a flexible cassette through which blood/fluid flows from the infusion bag to the patient while being heated in-line by the warmer; clamps and a bubble trap may be included. The set is typically used in the operating room (OR) or in accident and emergency (A&E) situations when rapid infusion of several units of blood/fluid is necessary. This is a single-use device.