The 3M™ Peak™ Clinical Outcomes Program approach to prevention and care of hypothermia and its associated complications.

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Research shows that even mild perioperative hypothermia (from anesthesia-induced redistribution temperature drop) can increase the patient’s risks of significant negative outcomes. ¹⁻⁸


The Peak Program difference.

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    Every patient. Every time.

    We offer a temperature management assessment program to analyze current practices at your facility to help you implement evidence-based protocols to improve clinical outcomes.

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    Advanced quality of care.

    Implementing a perioperative temperature management protocol can help you advance quality of care, optimize product utilization, streamline workflow and strengthen patient satisfaction.


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Explore the digital resource center, your one-stop-shop to access tools and resources to help you achieve and maintain outcomes.


Ways to get started.

We provide a portfolio of tools and processes, along with the support of 3M Clinical Specialists and Account Managers to work hand-in-hand with you each step of the way.

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    Digital resource center.

    Explore the digital resource center, your one-stop-shop to access tools and resources to help you achieve and maintain outcomes.

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    Assessment tools.

    We offer a temperature management assessment program to analyze current practices at your facility to help you implement evidence-based protocols to improve clinical outcomes.

    For more information, please contact your 3M Account Manager.

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