SENSES|S- does not require external heat to use
- heats to a safe preset temperature
- completely portable, use it anywhere
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Gel Packs- must be preheated
- may be overheated and cause burns
- requires heat source to operate
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SENSES|S- may be used with moist or dry towel
- heats instantly
- safe preset temperature
- portable
- easily cleaned or sterilized
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Microwave Bean Bags- may mold if it gets wet
- requires preheating
- may be overheated and cause burns
- HEALTH CANADA WARNING
- difficult to clean or sterilize
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SENSES|S- contains a safe food grade salt
- re-usable for a low cost per use
- heats to a safe preset temperature
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Instant Chemical Packs- may contain dangerous chemicals
- disposable - high cost per use
- no temperature control - may cause burns
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SENSES|S- no preparation required
- temperature controlled
- long lasting heat
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Hot Water Bottles- requires hot water
- may be too hot and cause burns
- begins cooling quite soon
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SENSES|S- non electric, no risk of shocks
- used safely with wet covers
- cools in time - safe to sleep on
- portable
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Electric Heating Pads- electric, may cause shocks
- unsafe with wet covers
- may cause burns with extended use
- SAFETY ADVISORY BULLETIN
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SENSES|S- heats instantly
- safe preset temperature
- provides constant temperature
- lightweight
- easy to sterilize vinyl cover
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Silica Hot Packs- must be preheated in hot water
- high temperature may cause burns
- requires expensive insulated cover
- heavy
- canvas cover can breed bacteria
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SENSES|S- Use 100x's - low cost per use
- heats instantly
- always heats to the same temperature
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Air Activated Heat Packs- $3.00 to $5.00 per use
- up to 30 minutes to reach full temperature
- old stock may not achieve full temperature
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