{"product_id":"hawk-advanced-hypothermia-management-set","title":"HAWK™ Advanced Hypothermia Management Set","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eSafeguard Medical · Hypothermia Management\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eHAWK™ Advanced Hypothermia Management Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eAir-activated warming grids paired with the APLS thermal litter system — active heat plus passive insulation for casualty transport in cold environments, no batteries required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the HAWK™ Advanced Hypothermia Management Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e A combined active-and-passive thermal system (SKU 59-320) that pairs air-activated warming grids with the APLS Thermal Patient Litter System. It generates heat and retains body warmth during prolonged field care or cold-environment evacuation, requiring no external power. Built for combat medics, tactical teams, and first responders managing hypothermia in austere settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSafeguard Medical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e59-320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eWarming Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eAdjustable, air-activated warming grids (no external power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLitter System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAPLS Life Guard Litter — portable, disposable, Mylar-lined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eThermal Retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMylar lining retains body heat; litter insulates from ground cold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eDesign Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCompact — sized for medic-bag integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eUse Environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCombat zones, wilderness rescue, disaster response, prolonged field care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePower Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAir-activated chemical reaction — no batteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eHypothermia is the third component of the lethal triad in trauma — alongside coagulopathy and acidosis — and one of the most preventable. Even mild hypothermia (core temperature \u0026lt;36°C \/ 96.8°F) worsens coagulopathy and increases mortality in hemorrhagic shock. The HAWK™ set addresses this with two synergistic components: active warming through air-activated grids and passive insulation through the APLS Thermal Patient Litter System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe air-activated warming grids use adjustable chemical heating that requires only ambient air to initiate — no batteries, electrical connections, or external heat source. That makes them operationally reliable in the austere environments where hypothermia is most dangerous: mountain rescue, cold-weather operations, flooding events, and wilderness evacuation without electrical infrastructure. The adjustable design lets heat output be modulated to patient condition and ambient temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe APLS Life Guard Litter provides a portable, disposable transport platform with integrated Mylar lining. The Mylar layer reflects the patient’s own body heat back toward them, while the litter structure insulates against conductive heat loss to cold ground — a major source of field hypothermia. Active heat above and passive insulation below create a thermally controlled microenvironment around the patient during the critical transport phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eClinical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe HAWK™ set is intended for deployment after initial hemorrhage control — consistent with the Hypothermia-prevention priority that follows Circulation in the TCCC MARCH sequence. Once a casualty is packaged for evacuation, the warming grids and litter maintain thermal protection through the care and transport chain. With no required power source, the system is compatible with helicopter, ground-vehicle, and manual litter-carry operations without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/head-hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHead \u0026amp; Hypothermia Prevention\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Deploy the HAWK™ Advanced Hypothermia Management Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlonged field care (PFC) in cold environments\u003c\/strong\u003e — after hemorrhage control is achieved, the HAWK™ prevents the lethal triad from advancing to fatal hypothermia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-weather military operations\u003c\/strong\u003e — TCCC-aligned thermal management during evacuation when medevac is delayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWilderness search and rescue\u003c\/strong\u003e — remote rescues where no electrical infrastructure is available for active warming equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisaster response in winter conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e — mass-casualty incidents involving exposure time before definitive shelter is available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactical medicine training programs\u003c\/strong\u003e — teaching MARCH™ Hypothermia Prevention steps with a field-deployable, no-power system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHAWK™ Advanced Set vs. Other Hypothermia Prevention Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHAWK™ Advanced Set (SKU 59-320):\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-activated warming grids + APLS Thermal Litter — active heat + passive insulation, no batteries, no external power required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHAWK™ Carrier Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carries the warming grids in a purpose-built pouch for integration into a medic bag without the litter component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHAWK™ Heat-Adjustable Warming Grid (standalone):\u003c\/strong\u003e Active warming only — for use with existing insulation layers when litter transport isn't needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlizzard IFAK Blanket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive heat retention only (Mylar foil) — lighter and smaller than the HAWK™ set but no active heat generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard space blankets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive reflective insulation without the litter's ground-insulation component or the HAWK grid's adjustable active heat output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How long does the HAWK™ warming grid produce heat after activation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HAWK™ produces constant heat from eight individually-sealed warming cells, each capable of approximately 4 hours of output after air activation. The adjustable design allows heat output to be modulated to patient condition and ambient temperature, extending effective warming time in less extreme conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the APLS litter and why is it included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The APLS Life Guard Litter is a portable, disposable patient transport litter with Mylar lining. The Mylar reflects the patient's own body heat back toward them while the litter structure insulates against conductive heat loss to cold ground — a major source of field hypothermia. Active heat from the warming grids above and passive insulation from the litter below create a thermally controlled microenvironment during evacuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: At what point in the MARCH™ sequence should hypothermia management begin?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Per TCCC, hypothermia prevention is addressed after Massive hemorrhage control, Airway, Respiration, and Circulation — specifically the 'H' in MARCH. Begin warming once life-threatening hemorrhage is controlled. The HAWK™ set is designed to be deployed at this transition point and maintained through the entire care-and-transport chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the HAWK™ Advanced Set compatible with standard evacuation platforms?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The air-activated chemical warming reaction requires no electrical power, batteries, or external connections, making it compatible with helicopter, ground vehicle, and manual litter-carry evacuations. The APLS litter is disposable and does not require decontamination between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: hypothermia management set, air-activated warming grid, casualty thermal litter, field rewarming kit, TCCC hypothermia prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. 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