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What about Cooling blanket use during and MH event?

Posted By Administration, Thursday, June 5, 2014

Answer:

Ice to the axilla and groin along with cold lavage of stomach and surgical wound are given as recommendations for cooling with the caveat to stop cooling at 38 degrees.  Not aware that cooling blankets were accorded much importance.

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