Bladder lavage: Difference between revisions
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*Use if large volumes (>10L) of warmed fluids are not available | *Use if large volumes (>10L) of warmed fluids are not available | ||
*For severe or profound hypothermia | |||
==Contraindications== | ==Contraindications== | ||
Revision as of 10:55, 5 June 2016
Overview
Indications
- Use if large volumes (>10L) of warmed fluids are not available
- For severe or profound hypothermia
Contraindications
Equipment Needed
Procedure
- Insert temp sensing foley
- Instill 100-200cc warmed fluids
- Clamp Foley and wait for foley temp probe to begin to equilibrate 2-3 degrees celsius
- Drain bladder and repeat