CACOON MEDICAL BLANKETS

3. Background
• Care Essentials Pty Ltd is a robust company
existing since 1996 in Melbourne, Australia.
• 20 production staff.
• Semi automated production unit.
• Innovative and focused on forced air
warming.
• Never had any problem or claim on
patents.
• High level of QA systems and audited by
TGA(Therapautic Goods Administration),
Govt of Australia.
• Capacity to produce 1 M blankets.

4. Facts & Certifications
• Factory based in Geelong,
Victoria, Australia.
• Warming blankets & Warming
Blowers including the PCB is
made in Australia.
• TGA approved, TGA audited,
CE marked. ISO 13485. 510K
(FDA).
• UL Lab approved for 60601-1
3rd edition for warming units
• 20,000 blankets in stock.

5. WHY USE COCOON BLANKETS
Blankets have Micro-porous holes which gives:
• Controlled, even distribution of
airflow throughout the blankets.
• minimum disruption of laminar flow,
directly onto surface of patient and
minimise debris entering surgical
field.
• Micro pores eliminates the chance
of red-spots or burn marks on
children.

6. WHY USE COCOON BLANKETS
• Blankets have universal tie system,
thus, the same Cocoon blanket can be
used during pre/intra/post operation .
• Cocoon blankets can be used with any
other blower because of universal tie
system.
• The fabric touching the skin is spunlace
nonwoven polyester – soothing and
safe.
• The fabric on the other layer is poly
propylene spun-bond nonwoven,
which is safe and strong.

7. WHY USE COCOON BLANKETS
• Blanket doesn’t tear (top layer is strong and made up
of fabric) when drape is removed and the same
blankets can be used both in operation and recovery.
In fact pre warming, intra and post warming can be
done with just one blanket.
• Tie system adds to ease of reusing on same patient.
• More than one port for flexibility.
• Ports from side ensures that hose doesn’t obstruct
clinicians, also easy to manage the hose weight.
• Two different clips to manage the weight of the hose.
• Extra fabric cover on the sides – better warming,
protection from disrupting the laminar flow.
• We have about 20 different blankets and we can
make blankets as per your request.
• Seven Under body blankets.

8. 20.0°C
40.0°C
20
25
30
35
40
LI01
LI02
20
30
40
Min: 29.6°C Max: 37.1°C
20
30
40
Min: 28.1°C Max: 37.7°C
Infrared Image Showing Full Torso Patient Warming Blanket
Positioned on Polystyrene Model and L101 & L102 line scan
position
CSIRO study shows our blankets warms better in terms of heat
distribution. CSIRO is Australia’s national scientific agency.
THERMAL IMAGE TAKEN BY CSIRO

9. WHY USE COCOON
WARMERS?
• Warming Machine is light, compact and sturdy.
• Designed to protect from fluid.
• Protective hose cover delivers thermal
insulation and ease of cleaning. Helps in
infection control.
• Low noise (Approx 50 db as compared to 55db)
• Use of one type of blower for all blankets.
• Has boost button of 46 degC for 10 minutes.
• Has extra bed mount hook to hang the unit
against bed without any stand.

10. WHY USE COCOON
WARMERS?
• Better Infection control: 0.2 micron
Hepa Filters-1000hrs.
• Filter placed closest to outlet -
Ensures only the cleanest air is
delivered to patient.
• Filter not on the bottom- doesn’t
suck dust from the floor.
• Vents designed for protection from
fluid ingress.

11. SAFETY FEATURES
• Double safety protective
thermostats inside the main
equipment.
• Single shot thermal cut out near
the heating coil – an additional
safety feature!!
• Never had history of patient
injury.

12. Reference for clinical feedback
• Victoria: Alfred, Austin, Frankston, St Vincent’s, The
Women’s, Royal Vic Eye and Ear, Cabrini, Ballarat,
Bendigo, Geelong etc.
• NSW : RPA, PoW, Women's, Children, St George,
Concord, Fairfield, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Coffs
Harbour, Lismore, Tweed, Sydney Private, St Vincent's
Private Lismore etc.
• QLD : Mater, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Redlands, Redcliff,
Nambour, Logan, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg,
• SA – Royal Adelaide, At Andrew, Women’s and
Children
• WA and Tasmania – Royal Perth used Cocoon. NT -
Royal Darwin
• Export to over 35 countries –NZ, Europe, Asia, South
America.

13. COCOON Disposable Lithotomy and
Laparoscopy, CLM 0125
Developed with the help of an Australian hospital
The Cocoon Lithotomy and
Laparoscopy features:
•Cut out section over the chest and
abdomen for easy access while
allowing flexible movement of legs.
•Ties on arms and legs to secure
blanket once in position.
•Ample dimensions to accommodate
all patients and positions.
•Ample tape (latex free) around
fenestration to secure blanket to
torso.
•Universal inlet port ties ensure the
hose remains firmly in the blanket.

14. References
Hi Abhay,
We have just used the Lithotomy and Laparoscopy blanket with a
colorectal surgeon. It's brilliant. I'm going to gently try to drive
change from the surgical side. I've passed on the details to the
surgeon and his regular anesthetist.
Cheers,
Murray
Dr Murray Stokan
Anaesthetist
Staff Specialist Westmead Public Hospital
VMO Westmead Private Hospital
Mobile: 0410 623516 PO Box 47 Westmead 2145
murray.stokan@me.com

15. References
Good afternoon Abhay,
I just wanted to thank you very much for the prompt delivery of the extra machine for our endoscopy
unit and for the box of Lithotomy blankets for trial.
I used one of the blankets yesterday for a patient having a laparotomy and it was
superb. I wanted to let you and Robert both know that the blanket can be utilised for laparotomy
patients with great success. You may wish to let other users know of my success using it this way.
I will continue to trial the blanket and will let you know how we go.
Once again thank you for the prompt response and I look forward to continuing our business with you
and Robert.
Enjoy the festive season.
Kind regards,
Jodie
Jodie Sheehan
Nurse Unit Manager | Anaesthetics
Loftus Street, Level 2 Block A,
Operating Theatres, Wollongong Hospital.
Tel. 02 4222 5390 | Pager No 629|Fax. 02 4222 5468 |
jodie.sheehan@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au
www.health.nsw.gov.au