BLOOD AND FLUID WARMERS: USING

Course overview

Blood and fluid warming systems are devices that heat I.V. fluids or blood products prior to their administration. They are utilized to increase or maintain the patient’s core body temperature and reduce the physiological effects of hypothermia. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for use of blood and fluid warmers. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.