PE22-Hypothermia

Hypothermia Quiz

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At what temperature can you start to give drugs in hypothermic cardiac arrest? *

30 C

32 C

28 C

35 C

In severe hypothermia what is the treatment for significant bradycardia? *

Rewarming strategies

Peripheral adrenaline infusion

A fluid bolus of warmed Hartmans

Push dose adrenaline

Cardiac pacing

Which form of rewarming is the fastest? *

ECMO

Warmed inhaled oxygen

Warmed IV fluids at 44 C

Forced air system (eg Bair Hugger)

Peritoneal lavage

In severe hypothermia which of the following does not increase your risk of cardiac arrest? *

Intubation

Chest compressions

Left sided chest drain

Warmed IV fluids

Sitting up

In ventricular fibrillation due to hypothermia, what is the maximum number of shocks you should give below 30 degrees C? *

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