THERMOREGULATORY DEVICES IN THE OR

Question 1

During anesthesia, the body loses the ability to regulate temperature which does what to the drugs?

Answer 1

Loss of temperature slows the metabolism of drugs.

Question 2

THERMOREGULATORY DEVICES IN THE OR

Answer 2

. Thermal drapes
. Plastic bags
. Hypothermia
/hyperthermia blankets
. Heat lamps
. Fluid/blood warmers
. Heated gas delivery hoses
. Hot air blankets

Question 3

Thermal Drapes

Answer 3

• placed over areas of
  the body not involved
  in the operation

Question 4

Hyper/Hypothermia Blanket

Answer 4

• electronic devices that circulate
  heated or cooled liquid