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GOLD Thermal 'Space' Blankets for use with mud wraps
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These blankets are manufactured from a special material,Kelvalite - an ultra-insulating material, and coated on both sides with a special heat-reflective metallic surface (unlike many inferior blankets which are coated on one side only).
as used in space. This material reflects heat back to the body and is highly effective.
These may be used in a mud wrap treatment to keep in body heat as well as moisture. They also keep the area clean as they are single use and can be easily disposed of after along with any mess! Simply lay on the area to be used, apply mud and wrap around. Almost like a personal sauna! As used in many spas and salons, as well as ambulance service and marathon runners. Ours are a lovely gold colour not silver as in the picture. Please find all the technical info below!
When opened out the blanket measures over 7 x 5 feet (215cm x 150cm).
Typical radiated heat reflectivity: 90-95%
Maximum radiated heat loss from an unclothed human being to the environment if the latter is at 0°C is 200Wm-2
A single layer of Kelvalite reduces this to below 10Wm-2(from research conducted by Prof. D.C. Imrie of Brunel University Oct 1995)
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The body loses heat in 5 ways: Convection, Conduction, Radiation, Evaporation and Respiration. The 'Life' Blanket helps reduce heat loss in four out of these five categories.
Convection
When wind blows against the skin, it helps speed up the processes of evaporation, making the person feel much colder (often known as the wind chill factor). The 'Life' Blanket forms an impermeable layer between the skin and the wind, helping to prevent heat loss through convection.
Conduction
Heat may be lost through contact with surfaces at a lower temperature than that of the body. Although the 'Life' Blanket's insulating properties help prevent this (particularly the thicker reusable blanket), the patient should always be placed on an insulated surface, if possible.
The blanket should not be wrapped too tightly, as the air trapped between the blanket and skin provides further insulation, helping to prevent conduction of heat to the outside environment.
Radiation
Heat is lost through radiation from all over the body. The 'Life' Blanket will reflect back over 90% of this radiated body heat, warming the patient in a natural and progressive fashion. It should be noted here that the hands, feet and as much of the head as possible should be covered by the blanket.
Evaporation
Heat is lost through the body's natural cooling system (perspiration) which evaporates from the skin. The Blanket, if used properly forms a closed tube around the patient. This increases the humidity of the air next to the skin, and slows down the evaporation process.
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Using the 'Thermal Blanket
Using the 'Thermal Blanket couldn't be easier - just unfold and wrap around the body.
To be at its most effective however, the points below should be observed.
- Unfold the blanket completely and lay flat on the ground, preferably on as warm, dry and insulated a surface as possible.
- Lay on the blanket, leaving about 12 inches of blanket overlapping at the 'feet' end. The blanket is most effective when used directly next to the skin - if required material blankets may be wrapped on the outside of the Emergency Blanket.
- Fold the end of the blanket over the feet, and bring the two sides up and over to overlap at the top.
- If possible secure the blanket with some tape - the better the seal the more efficient the blanket will be.
- Do not wrap too tightly as the air which is trapped contributes to the insulation.
- Be sure that the feet, hands and as much of the head as possible are covered. If necessary use another blanket (or a child size one) to wrap around the top of the head, leaving the nose and mouth uncovered.
- Use an inhalation re-warming unit if available, or cover the mouth and nose with wool or a handkerchief to help slow down heat loss through respiration.
The "patient" may complain of feeling clammy or uncomfortable - this is perfectly normal and simply means that the blanket is working. The closed 'tube' means that moisture cannot escape - this causes the humidity levels next to the skin to increase, and slows down the body natural cooling system (evaporation via perspiration)
Hermetically sealed in polythene for hygiene and maximum shelf life (they last approximately 4 years stored in dry conditions), the ‘Life’ Blanket weighs just 2oz (60g), and is about the size of a pack of playing cards, fitting easily into a pocket, bag, purse or car glove box.
| Qty From | Qty To | Unit Price | | | 1 | £2.30 | | 2 | 8 | £2.20 | | 9 | 18 | £2.00 | | 19 | 36 | £1.80 | | 37 | 74 | £1.65 | | 75 | 150 | £1.55 | | 151 | 300 | £1.45 | | 301 | 999 | £1.35 |
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