Introduction
The AlphaCore5 Patient Warming System by Inspiration Healthcare is designed to prevent inadvertent hypothermia in patients, offering benefits such as improved morbidity and mortality, lower infection rates, reduced blood loss, and shorter recovery times. It is powered by Inditherm technology, providing effective thermal transfer and ease of use.

Specifications and Features
The system includes mattresses compatible with various operating theatre tables and surgical procedures. It features a simple touchscreen interface with a temperature range of 25°C to 40°C. The Inditherm patented flexible polymer technology ensures uniform heat distribution. The system is ergonomic, lightweight, and transportable, with the ability to connect multiple warming accessories to one controller. It is silent in operation and economical, with low running costs and energy usage.

Applications
The AlphaCore5 is suitable for neonatal, paediatric, and perioperative environments. It is particularly beneficial in delivery suites, maternity wards, neonatal intensive care units, and special care baby units. The system is designed to fit the LifeStart™ neonatal bedside resuscitation unit, providing thermal support from the earliest opportunity.

Financial and Clinical Benefits
The system offers significant financial benefits with a lower cost of ownership compared to other warming methods. NICE clinical guidelines support its use for operations with a risk of hypothermia, and hospital reviews indicate considerable cost savings compared to single-use forced air technologies.

Technical Specifications
The AlphaCore5 Controller (IHC-1000) and various operating theatre and neonatal mattresses are available. The system includes connection cables and skin probes, with specific dimensions and power input/output details provided. The controller weighs 1.7kg and has dimensions of 187mm x 183mm x 144mm.

Contact Information
Inspiration Healthcare Limited, 2 Satellite Business Village, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9NE, United Kingdom. Phone: +44 (0)1455 840 555, Email: [email protected], Website: inspiration-healthcare.com

Reference
Clinical guidelines by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2016) support the use of this technology.