Warmed fluids in the bus

[Fiedler, John]

I was taught "warm fluids to 39 degrees C (102.2 F) to prevent
hypothermia." 

(American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. Shock. In: Advanced
Trauma Life Support for Doctors (Instructor Course Manual). 6th ed.
Chicago, IL

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[mailto:trauma-list-bounces at trauma.org] On Behalf Of Anthony Caruso
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 10:48 AM
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Subject: RE: Warmed fluids in the bus

Oh yes, we do have fluid warmers in the ambulance's here in
Massachusetts.
They can accommodate 2 1000M/L bags or 4 to 5 500M/L bags.  Or a
combination
of both.  I do know of some systems that use the defroster of the
windshield
to keep there fluid warm as well.  They are rotated out once 30 days
have
passed or until they get used.  With both methods I'm not sure of what
the
exact tempters may reach.  Dose anyone have any suggestions on what
optimal
fluid tempters should be when the colder weather is upon us?  Thanks'

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Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 5:14 PM
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Subject: Warmed fluids in the bus


Hi

I'm intressted to know whether in any of your local EMS systems fluid 
warmers/devices that keep fluids previously heated warm are prevelant?

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