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How do you beat hypothermia?

Test your knowledge with the August 2018 Brain Teaser

August 28, 2018

By Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free Certified

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Presentation:

Thermometer

Challenge:

What are the two “generic” ways to warm up a patient?
Provide a few examples in each category from Question 1 to warm up a hypothermic patient under anesthesia.
Describe a “surgical” way to warm up a cold patient.

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2 thoughts on “How do you beat hypothermia?”

Casey Conklin says:

September 6, 2018 at 4:19 pm

Got 100%!!! Waiting on the Sept brain teaser answers.

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Heidi says:

December 23, 2018 at 6:31 pm

A+
Also, I have found small bubble wrap “booties” for feet useful for any long anesthetic procedure.
Why don’t we use warm water for dental prophies?

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