Patient Warming Devices

Question 1

What are patient warning devices?

Answer 1

Forced air warming
Circulating water garments
IV warming
Sx solutions warming

Question 2

How to determine appropriate warming device ?

Answer 2

Individual plan of care 
Equipment available 
Surgical site 
Patient positioning 
IV access site

Question 3

Active warming examples?

Answer 3

Forced air warming or conductive heating blankets

Question 4

Passive insulation?

Answer 4

Warm blankets