Electric Blankets and Heating Pads – Medisana Heat Pads

An electric blanket or heating pad gives even, adjustable warmth – for warming the bed, relaxing tense back and neck muscles and comfort on cold days. This category is part of Medical devices for home use and offers models from the German manufacturer Medisana: heating pads in several sizes, a neck and back pad, electric blankets and an electric underblanket.

Compared with a hot-water bottle, a heating pad keeps the same temperature throughout use, the level is set on the controller, and there is no risk of spilling hot water.

Overview by type

How to choose

• Size – a 40 × 30 cm pad for local use, XXL or neck and back pad for a larger area, a blanket for the whole body, an underblanket for the bed
• Heat settings – 3 or 4 levels let you adjust warmth to your skin sensitivity
• Automatic switch-off – check the switch-off time in the manual; especially important if warmth makes you drowsy
• Care – on many models the controller detaches, so the pad or blanket can be washed according to the care label

Safe use

• Do not use the pad or blanket folded, creased or fastened with pins
• Do not use on babies, small children or people who cannot feel heat or switch the device off themselves
• People with diabetes, nerve damage or poor circulation should use the lowest setting and check their skin often
• People with implanted medical devices (e.g. a pacemaker) should consult a doctor and read the manual before use
• Do not leave the device on unattended and do not sleep on the highest setting

For a fresh injury, swelling or bruising, cooling helps in the first days – see ice packs and cold compresses. Alongside warmth, for muscle relaxation see massage creams.

Related categories and guides

• Medical devices for home use
• Ice packs and cold compresses
• Massage creams