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Hypothermia Flashcards

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Rewarming methods

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Passive
Active- External
Active- Internal

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Passive

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Keep Dry
Warm environment: ambient temp
Insulation: blankets/ foil
Allow to mobilise if conscious

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Active External

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Chemical Heat pads
Radiant
Forced air warming blankets: 1-2C/h

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Active: central

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Warmed humidified air at 40-46C
- Mask: 1C/h
-ETT: 1.5C/h
Warm IV Fluids at 42C
- no change, prevent cooling
Body cavity lavage at 40C
- Peritoneal 3 C/h
- Gastric
-Bladder
- Thoracic 3-6C/h
- RRT
-ECMO/ Bypass: 9-18 C/h
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