
Mistral-Air is used in hospitals for patient temperature management. Forced Air Warming is a widely used and clinically accepted intervention for the prevention of hypothermia and/or rewarming of the postoperative surgical patient.
The principle of operation for forced air warming systems is an electrically powered unit consisting of a fan and heating element that provides warmed air via a flexible hose to a blanket draped over the patient. The warming blankets are intended to distribute warm air to the patient in a manner that is safe and effective.