{"id":1351,"date":"2026-05-14T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.ratowacze.pl\/?post_type=product&p=1351"},"modified":"2026-10-24T14:12:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T14:12:36","slug":"ogrzewacz-zelowy-max-plus-19-5x29-cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ratowacze.pl\/en\/sklep\/ogrzewacz-zelowy-max-plus-19-5x29-cm\/","title":{"rendered":"MAX Plus reusable gel heat pack 19.5 x 29 cm"},"content":{"rendered":"

The MAX Plus 19.5×29 cm gel heat pack<\/strong> (MAX Plus) is a heat compress for warming a casualty during rescue operations \u2013 a quick source of heat that helps protect against hypothermia. The 19.5 \u00d7 29 cm size works well on the chest and back.<\/p>\n

The compress is activated by clicking the metal disc inside \u2013 the solution starts to crystallise and heats the pack to approx. 54\u00b0C. Once it has cooled, the heat pack can be prepared for reuse: boil it in water for 6\u201310 minutes until the crystals have completely dissolved. This means one heat pack can be used many times.<\/p>\n

The heat pack is applied through a layer of clothing or a towel, not directly on the skin. It works best in combination with a blanket, e.g. the Blizzard Survival blanket<\/a>, which retains heat. The MAX Plus 19.5×29 cm gel heat pack<\/strong> is worth having in a rescue backpack and in the car in winter.<\/p>\n

Why the MAX Plus 19.5×29 cm gel heat pack?<\/h2>\n

A blanket limits heat loss but does not provide heat. The heat pack gives active warmth without electricity or batteries, and being reusable makes it cheaper to use than disposable heat packs. The MAX Plus 19.5×29 cm gel heat pack<\/strong> apply to the casualty's torso, through clothing.<\/p>\n

A smaller heat pack is the MAX 11 \u00d7 25 cm<\/a>, and the largest \u2013 Super MAX 20 \u00d7 45 cm<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Warming a hypothermic casualty \u2013 safely<\/h2>\n

Insulate a hypothermic casualty from the ground and wrap them in a blanket, and apply the heat pack to the torso \u2013 the chest, armpits or the back of the neck \u2013 always through a layer of clothing or a towel. Do not place the heat pack directly on the skin, especially of an unconscious person, a small child or someone with impaired sensation, as it can easily cause burns. Do not rub the limbs or give alcohol. In severe hypothermia call 112.<\/p>\n

Read more in the article First aid for hypothermia<\/a>.<\/p>\n