ST. PAUL, Minn., Mar 19, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ecolab Inc. today announced the launch of the innovative ChillBuster(R)
Portable Patient Warming System. Effectively used on military
battlefields for several years, ChillBuster can be used by healthcare
professionals to reduce the risk of hypothermia-related patient
complications.
"It is documented that consistent management of patient body temperature
is critical before, during and after surgery," said Susan Nestegard,
Executive Vice President, Global Healthcare. "The effective level of
thermoregulation provided by ChillBuster stabilizes patient body
temperature and reduces the effects of hypothermia, infection and many
associated complications."
Functional, reliable, lightweight, compact, silent and fully portable
with both battery and AC power operation, ChillBuster provides EMS,
trauma units, surgical teams and hospital staff with a compact, superior
way to control thermoregulation throughout the continuum of care.
ChillBuster is comfortable for patients and easy to use. Disposable
blanket covers increase risk reduction and cost efficiency, and reduces
the burden of washing and disinfecting cotton blankets used in
conjunction with blanket warmers. "ChillBuster offers patients the care
they need, when and where it's needed," Nestegard added.
With sales of $6 billion and more than 26,000 associates, Ecolab Inc.
(NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety
and infection prevention products and services. Ecolab delivers
comprehensive programs and services to the foodservice, food and
beverage processing, healthcare and hospitality markets in more than 160
countries. More news and information is available at www.ecolab.com.
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SOURCE: Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc.
Jennifer Kirscher, 651-293-2846
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