environment

Question 1

mild/mod/sev hypothermia temps?

Answer 1

• Mild hypothermia 32 - 35˚C
• Moderate hypothermia 28 - 32˚C
• Severe hypothermia < 28˚C

Question 2

mx for mod/sev <32 degrees hypothemia mx?

Answer 2

• Normothermic Normal Saline
10 mL/kg IV
• Repeat Normal Saline 10 mL/kg IV
(max. 40 mL/kg) to maintain perfusion

Question 3

what temp is normothermic fluid considered to be?

Answer 3

37 – 42˚C

Question 4

hyperthermia: If significant dehydration or poor perfusion mx? what temp to use cold fluids? when to return to ambient temp fluids?

Answer 4

• titrate Normal Saline IV to VSS and temp (max. 40 mL/kg)
• Consult for further fluid. If consult unavailable repeat Normal Saline 20 mL / kg IV

If Pt temp > 40°C use cool fluids if available (stored usually at < 8°C)

• If cool fluids intiated, return to ambient temp once Pt temp is < 39°C