| Key Function | Warmer only (external pump can be added if needed) | Both pump and warmer |
| Max Delivery Rate at 4°C Input | 290 ml/min | ~500 ml/min and possibly higher |
| Time from Starting Setup To Getting Body Temperature Fluids/Blood | 30 seconds | 5-10 minutes typically |
| Level of Training Required | Low | Intense |
| Operations and Troubleshooting | Easy | Often complex and time consuming |
| Priming Volume | 19 ml | Significant priming volume (e.g. 100 ml in one example) |
| Typical Limitations | None | Pediatric below 20Kg requiring small catheter (e.g. 22 gauge or smaller) |
| Portability (Battery Option for Warming Function) | Yes | No |
| Continuum of Care Proposition (Transfer Disposable with Patient from Field to Surgery) | Yes | No |
| Service Requirements | Inspection in 5 years; no calibration is required | Monthly service call and calibration; often the facility needs to enter an expensive Support Contract |
| Capital Investment | Low | Very significant |
| Disposable Price | Low | Very significant |
