Rescue blanket, reusable

A reusable rescue blanket is a large, thin sheet designed to retain body heat and prevent hypothermia during emergency situations. It is used by emergency medical services and may also be employed preoperatively to maintain patient warmth, functioning as a whole-body wrap, blanket, or poncho with a heat-reflecting surface such as aluminum.

As a reusable device, this category is intended for multiple uses after appropriate cleaning and inspection. Regulatory oversight focuses on its thermal performance, material safety, and intended use in emergency or perioperative settings, with classification determined by jurisdiction based on risk assessment.