Therapeutic Hypothermia - Rewarming Checklist

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Therapeutic Hypothermia - Rewarming Checklist



Paralysis and sedation should be maintained until core temperature is 35 C 

Taper off potassium infusions 

Reduce insulin infusions 

Monitor neurological status and temperature 

Monitor blood pressure for hypotension 

Discontinue paralytics when temperature is >36 C 

Consider blood cultures 

Bowel function assessed and needs for feeding 



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