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Core Rewarming A technique used for patients with moderate/severe hypothermia Without circulatory collapse Warm airways with heated, humidified air by O2 mask or endotracheal tube, eliminating respiratory heat loss, and increase body temperature by 1º–2ºC/hour; expand volume with warmed (40º–42ºC) IV solutions; other methods include peritoneal lavage with heated dialysate or closed pleural irrigation with warm saline With hemodynamic instability Cardiopulmonary bypass; advantages include ability to maintain perfusion and oxygenation while rapid rewarming occurs and myocardial function recovers Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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