VT57 - Hypothermia: What’s the Hype?

Wednesday, February 20

7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3

Primary Presenter(s)

Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA, SURGERY)

Surgery Technician

Moderator(s)

Mikki Cook, LVT

Sierra Veterinary Specialists

General Veterinary Technician Session: Almost all patients undergoing anesthesia, surgery or critical patients in shock will experience some degree of hypothermia. There are many negative physiologic implications surrounding these chilly patients. During this hour learn the cold, hard facts of hypothermia as well as warmly embraced preventive measures that can be implemented in the operating room or intensive care unit.

Learning Objectives:

define adverse effects of hypothermia
Implement strategies to prevent hypothermia
Describe passive and active methods of patient rewarming