How do you induce hypothermia in the field?
We use ice packs and refrigerated intravenous fluids to start cooling patients in the field prior to reaching the hospital.

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1. Is induced hypothermia painful for the patient?
2. Do all cardiac arrest patients receive induced hypothermia?
3. Does the American Heart Association recommend induced hypothermia?
4. How does induced hypothermia help?
5. Does induced hypothermia save all patients?
6. Do all hospitals currently accept induced hypothermia patients?
7. How long will be patients be hypothermic?
8. How cold do patients get when they receive induced hypothermia?
9. How long does it take for a patient to reach the goal temperature?
10. How do you induce hypothermia in the field?