Airglove Air Warming System for Difficult Intravenous Access and Venipuncture

 For an Airglove V2 demonstration or to try free of charge for 4 weeks at any UK hospital 
Call: 0333 038 4032  or Email: info@airglovemedical.com and we will be delighted to help.
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What is Airglove?

Airglove is a worldwide patented air warming system developed to enable venipuncture and difficult intravenous access (DIVA) in a patients arm for the delivery of intravenous drugs which is particularly beneficial for patients requiring extended courses of treatment such as chemotherapy .

How does Airglove work?

It gently heats the patients arm up as it forces temperature controlled warm air (31.5c – 35.5c – 38.5c) through a low density polyethylene double walled (LDPE) glove in 3 minute cycles.

For a full product demonstration email: info@airglovemedical.com or call 0333 038 4032
We are also delighted to offer a free 4 week Airglove trial including training at any location in the UK.

SHARED VISION

We have been working with several partners to assess performance and obtain feedback through real world testing.

SACT Clinical Director, Donna Grimshaw

We have been extremely pleased with the introduction of the Airglove V2 into our clinical practice. The device has been very well received by both staff and patients, offering a clear improvement in comfort, usability, and overall patient experience compared to not having one or previous version.

Patients consistently report that the Airglove V2 is comfortable, reassuring, and easy to tolerate, which is particularly important for those undergoing repeated or lengthy treatments. The enhanced design supports dignity and comfort, helping to reduce anxiety and improve compliance during procedures.

From a clinical perspective, the Airglove V2 is straightforward to use, reliable, and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows. The improvements made in this version demonstrate a clear understanding of both patient and clinician needs.

Overall, the Airglove V2 has added real value to our service, and we would strongly recommend it as a high-quality device that enhances patient comfort and supports excellent clinical care.

Donna Grimshaw, SACT Clinical Director, Leeds Gamma Knife Centre, Nova Healthcare
Nova Healthcare

Transplant Coordinator, Haematology Clinic

“The trial went well and we would like to purchase the demonstration unit plus a second one for the ward”

Teresa Batchelor, Transplant Coordinator
Haematology Clinic – Royal Cornwall Hospital

Modality Lead Radiographer in MRI Southmead Hospital

“Thanks for the loaning us Airglove. We had a difficult patient last night and Airglove worked a treat. We have all enjoyed using the Airglove and would not like to see it returned!”

Ann Case, Modality Lead Radiographer in MRI Southmead Hospital
North Bristol NHS Trust

Macmillan Lead Chemotherapy Nurse

“Airglove is so comfortable for our patients who can be difficult to cannulate with continual chemotherapy cycles. It is so efficient in just 3 minutes the patient is ready for cannulation and then their treatment can begin”

Charlotte Wadey, Macmillan Lead Chemotherapy Nurse
MTW

Macmillan Chemotherapy Unit Manager

“It does seem to work well though and I’ve been spreading the word through other departments who might also benefit from it.”We no longer use buckets of warm water in oncology at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as our patients request Airglove now as they prefer it. With a 87.5% success rate in our patient service evaluation I can see the results which make our lives so much easier too”

Keli Tomlin, Macmillan Chemotherapy Unit Manager
MTW

Airglove V2 Unit Operators Manual - Instructions for Use

Welcome to Airglove air warming system for venous access.

Please click here to download the Airglove V2 Unit Operators Manual – Instructions for Use.

Please click here to download the Airglove Warranty Terms (UK)

Patient Safety and Comfort . . .

No more improvisation with warm water, heat packs or even heated towels to try and gain access to patients veins which can be a Health & Safety issue.  Airglove temperature can be selected to suit each skin type sensitive 31.5oC, normal 35.5oC or slightly heavier 38.05oC with the unit automatically re-setting itself to normal skin type (setting 2 35.5oC) after each use. Airglove can help to make the patient more comfortable and relaxed with its gentle warming system with the confidence that the nurse practitioner will be able to access their veins.

Service Evaluation of Airglove . . .

The service evaluation aimed to provide evidence as to the efficacy, patient comfort, ease of use and operator preference of Airglove warming device. Patients were selected who had known difficulties in accessing a vein for obtaining blood samples or cannulation by the oncology nurses.

They were chosen at random regardless of their sex, age, gender, medical conditions and provided a cohort with a wide range of cancers. Cannulation on was successful on first attempt in 70 out of 80 patients (87.5%) and they reported “it was very comfortable compared to the hot water method”  To view and download the full MTW report please click here.

Award Winning Innovation . . .

Airglove Awards
Airglove leg is a finalist in the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024 for Innovation of the Year designed in conjunction with Edinburgh Napier University. The winner to be announced at The Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow on 14th March 2024.

Airglove Awarded “Seal of Excellence” 18/02/19 – The EU quality label for first-class innovative ideas worthy of investment Sept 2019.

Runner Up in the Medilink West Midlands Medical & Healthcare Business Awards “Partnership with the NHS” category in Jan 2018.

Airglove Highly Commended in the prestigious industry collaboration awards at the WMAHSN Celebration of Innovation Awards July 2017.

Patient Comments on Airglove . . .

When patients were asked during the MTW Service Evaluation by the oncology nurses what they thought about the Airglove experience many reported:

“it was very comfortable compared to the hot water method”
“it was more comfortable than a bucket of water ”
“it was easy to use”

CE Approved Medical Device . . .

Airglove has taken over 5 years of development, research, testing and clinical trials by Green Cross Medico in conjunction with NHS Innovations South East and The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust hospital. It was developed as there was a clearly defined and acknowledged need by medical professionals at The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust hospital oncology department.

Would you like an in-house demonstration at your NHS Trust?

Airglove is a worldwide patented air warming system developed to enable venous access in a patients arm for the delivery of intravenous drugs. It gently heats the patients arm up as it forces warm air through a double walled polythene glove.

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