It was reported that the hypothermia patient temperature was continuing to drop below target while undergoing therapy on arctic sun device.
At beginning of shift, the patient temperature was 32.
8c but now the patient temperature was 31.
8c.
The target temperature was 33c, the water temperature was 41.
1c and the flow rate was 2.
7 l/m.
There was good pad coverage with no exposed abdomen.
Also stated that the patient was not on continuous renal replacement therapy (crrt) and the indicator showing 3 bars trending downward.
The patient was on propofol, versed, fentanyl and insulin.
The patient was on bair huggers and blankets.
Discussed effects of medications on patient temperature and trend indicator.
Noted that the arctic sun device appeared to be responding to patient appropriately.
Advised to consult medical team to evaluate patient issue.
Per follow up via nurse (b)(6) on 01feb2021.
Patient was able to complete therapy.
Vents and warm blankets also used to warm patient.
Medication administered to control movement.
The arctic sun device already moved so nurse was unable to provide serial number and no additional information available.
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