It was reported that the patient was below the target temperature while on the arcticsun device.
The patient was set to rewarm from 36.
5c, and the device was alarming 115 (prolonged warm water exposure).
The water temperature was 39c, the flow rate was 1.
1l/min, the baby was in a 'nest', the radiant heat was 10%, and the trend was pointing down.
The nurse was advised to increase the radiant heat.
The nurse was called back an hour later and stated that the radiant heat was increased and the patient reached the 36.
5 target temperature.
Additional information was received on 09dec2019 from the nurse who stated the baby was seizing while on the device, and phenobarbital and keppra was administered.
Once they increased the radiant heater, the patient was able to reach target and complete therapy.
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