It was reported that the patient was not cooling on the arctic sun device.
The lines had condensation on them.
Ms&s stated if the water was cold it was possible to have condensation on the tubing.
The patient weighed (b)(6) kg with large arctic gel pads and a universal in place.
The nurse wondered if nurse should add more universal pads to his thighs.
Ms&s confirmed abdomen was well covered.
The patient temperature was 33.
8c, the target temperature was 33c, the flow rate was 3.
5lpm, the water temperature was 9c, and the trend showed two arrows down.
The nurse confirmed patient was sedated, but experienced some myclonic jerking.
Ms&s explained this was causing patient to generate heat and should check facility protocol /consult with md.
Later on, the patient temperature was 32.
8c and the condensation was gone.
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