Therapuetic Hypothermia

Question 1

Ice packs are applied to what areas?

Answer 1

Axilla, head, groin

Question 2

T/F: Therapeutic hypothermia is allowed on patients under 18 years of age.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Rectal temperature must be greater than ____ to continue cooling.

A. 30 C
B. 33 C
C. 36 C
D. 39 C

Answer 3

B. 33 C

Question 4

CHF patients should have their cooled NS limited to ____.

Answer 4

1 L

Question 5

T/F: Traumatic arrests are allowed to be treated with therapeutic hypothermia

Answer 5

False. Hypothermia is part of the “triad” of shock.

Hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy.

Question 6

What traumatic conditions can be treated with therapeutic hypothermia with after ROSC?

Answer 6

• drownings

- hangings

Question 7

What is the maximum GCS required to initiate therapeutic hypothermia?

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

Answer 7

D. 9

Question 8

Med Control MUST be contacted prior to initiating therapeutic hypothermia in what cases?

Answer 8

Where no BIAD or ETT is in place.