Bladder lavage
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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
