Hypothermia

Question 1

Rewarming methods

Answer 1

Passive
Active- External
Active- Internal

Question 2

Passive

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Active External

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Active: central

Answer 4

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