Calima Convective Warming System Officially Available in Ukraine
Official launch of Calima supply in Ukraine
The latest Calima convective warming system, manufactured by Medtronic (USA), is now available for order in Ukraine. The solution is designed for healthcare facilities implementing modern approaches to prevent intraoperative hypothermia and maintain normothermia, in accordance with international clinical recommendations.
The introduction of the system to the Ukrainian market enhances the capabilities of operating rooms and intensive care units for patient temperature control during surgical procedures and in the postoperative period.
Intraoperative Hypothermia as a Clinical Challenge in the Operating Room and ICU
During anesthesia, physiological thermoregulation mechanisms are suppressed, leading to heat loss even at the early stages of surgery. Additional factors include infusion therapy, an open surgical field, and the specific microclimate conditions in the operating room.
Even moderate decreases in body temperature may affect the course of treatment: the risk of blood loss and infectious complications increases, and recovery time may be prolonged. In the intensive care unit, temperature control is part of comprehensive patient monitoring. For this reason, active warming systems are integrated into clinical protocols as a standard component of perioperative management.
Calima Convective Warming System: Operating Principle and Purpose
The Calima normothermia maintenance system operates on the principle of forced-air warming. The device generates a stream of heated air evenly distributed across the patient’s body surface via disposable perforated blankets. This approach ensures controlled heat exchange without localized overheating.
The system can be used to prevent hypothermia during surgical procedures of varying duration, as well as to stabilize temperature in the postoperative period and in intensive care settings.
Technical Specifications of the Calima System
The Calima Medtronic system has compact dimensions (approximately 280 × 284 × 283 mm) and weighs about 6 kg, allowing it to be placed in the clinical workspace without significant changes.
The system’s functional capabilities include:
- four temperature modes (including an intensive heating mode of 45 °C with a time limit);
- three airflow speed levels;
- a built-in visual and audible safety alert system;
- monitoring of air filter condition and service life (up to 1000 operating hours);
- compatibility with a wide range of blankets for adults, children, and newborns.
Areas of Use in Healthcare Facilities
The active warming system can be used:
- in operating rooms during elective and emergency procedures;
- in intensive care units;
- in cardiac surgery and interventional procedures;
- in pediatric and neonatal practice.
Integration of the system into clinical algorithms allows continuous patient temperature control at different stages of treatment.
Benefits of Implementing the Calima System for Hospitals
Clinical benefits
Maintaining target temperature parameters helps reduce the incidence of hypothermia and related complications while improving the predictability of the postoperative course.
Organizational benefits
The mobile design and intuitive interface simplify everyday use and allow the equipment to be integrated into existing workflows without complex adjustments.
Management and economic benefits
A systematic approach to patient temperature control may positively influence clinical outcomes, optimize hospital stay length, and improve the efficiency of healthcare facility resource utilization.
Supply and Implementation of the Calima System in Healthcare Facilities
The Calima convective warming system is available for order by Ukrainian healthcare facilities via the COR-Medical website. Supply is carried out according to the needs of a specific department — whether an operating unit, an intensive care unit, or a specialized department.
Healthcare institutions can choose appropriate system configurations and blanket types based on patient profiles (adult, pediatric, or neonatal). Prior to implementation, COR-Medical managers assist in assessing the clinical workload and department workflow to ensure the solution adapts to real operating conditions.
You can learn more about the technical specifications and configuration options in the article “Calima™ Convective Warming System”.
❓Which clinical protocols include the use of patient temperature control devices?
— Active warming systems such as Calima are mentioned in international clinical guidelines as one of the approaches to preventing intraoperative hypothermia and maintaining normothermia.
— They are also included in the Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine dated November 9, 2020, No. 2559
(as amended by the Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine dated November 3, 2025, №. 1675).
❓Can the Calima system be used in combination with other thermoregulation methods?
— Yes. In clinical practice, active forced-air warming can be combined with other temperature control approaches when required by the clinical situation.
❓Does the use of the warming system affect postoperative monitoring?
— Temperature control is part of postoperative patient management, as stable normothermia contributes to the stabilization of vital signs and reduces the risk of complications.
❓Are there any restrictions regarding the conditions for using the Calima system (for example, specific temperature modes or room requirements)?
— The system is designed for use under standard operating room and intensive care unit conditions without additional requirements for the premises or equipment.
❓What factors should be considered when selecting blankets for different patient groups?
— When choosing disposable blankets, clinicians consider the patient’s age, weight, and clinical condition, ensuring optimal heat distribution according to individual needs.