What temperature is associated with arrhythmia?
<33
At what temp might defib and cardioactive drugs not work?
<30
At what temp do you double cardiac arrest drug doses?
<30
Mild hypothermia
32-35
Moderate hypothermia
28-32
Severe hypothermia
<28
What fluids do you give a moderate/severe hypothermic pt?
N/Saline 10ml/kg
Repeat to max 40ml/kg
At what temp do you give fluids for hypothermia?
<32
How do you position hyperthermic pts?
Supine or lateral to avoid arrhythmias
Hyperthermia
> 38
Management principles of hyperthermia
Cooling
N/Saline
Assess BGL
How much fluid for hyperthermic pts?
Titrate to response (Max 40ml/kg)
If consult unavailable repeat 20ml/kg
At what temp do you give cool fluids?
> 40