It was reported that the device was not cooling a hypothermia patient.
Therapy began at 9:30am.
Target temperature was 34c, water temperature was 5c, and the flow rate was good.
The nurse stated the patient's temperature only got to 35.
6 since starting therapy.
The patient was started on a propafol drip at 2 pm.
The patient weighed (b)(6) kg and had 4 pads in place.
Ms&s informed the nurse that the device appeared to be working properly and the issue appeared to be patient related.
Ms&s discussed causes of heat generation and counter warming, recommended a universal pad be added to the patients lower abdomen, and discussed the importance of following medication protocol for heat generation.
The nurse stated she would apply the bair hugger, add a universal pad and call back in an hour with an update.
Approximately 1 hour later, the nurse applied that pad and stated the patient temperature was 35.
2c, water temperature was 4.
9c and the flow rate was 2.
6.
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