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This is a noninvasive technique for cooling moderate hyperthermia. It was reported in volunteers that it reduces core body temperature by approximately 0.3°C per minute; however, in heatstroke patients, it reduced core body temperature significantly more slowly: from 0.05°C to 0.09°C per minute. [12]
Remove all of the patient’s clothing.
Insert a rectal probe for continuous monitoring.
Mist over patient constantly, using spray bottles filled with tepid (15°C) water.
Place large fans to circulate warm room air (ideally 40°C) directed at the patient.
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Sample display of equipment useful for various cooling techniques. Clockwise from top: ice pack and water, air-cooling blanket, Foley catheter, and intravenous fluids.
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Sample display of equipment useful for cooling via gastric lavage. Clockwise from top: ice water, nasogastric tube, endotracheal tube, and lavage bag.
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Sample display of equipment useful for cooling via peritoneal lavage. Clockwise from top: iced water, peritoneal catheter, and saline fluid.
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