Preventing post op hypothermia

RE: Preventing post op hypothermia

Jane Rowe — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:27:52 GMT

That's a great idea, I'll definitely remember that for whenever I'm lucky enough to get a job..

RE: Preventing post op hypothermia

sarah Hall — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:52:59 GMT

We wrap their bedding in the heat pads to warm it up while we are operating. We also use bubble wrap and foil to cover them.

RE: Preventing post op hypothermia

Libby Gracie — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:38:18 GMT

All these tips are great, thanks. I'll definitely try them. I'm a newbie :)

RE: Preventing post op hypothermia

Julie-Anne Wilson — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:42:04 GMT

Oh I may try this one. I'd never thought of this.

RE: Preventing post op hypothermia

Emma Wills, Cert AVN (Anaesthesia) RVN — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:12:10 GMT

When animals have had a dental and their face is wet, we dry them off with a towel and hair dry them. By combing their hair at the same time, it not only helps with normothermia, but also makes them look better to the client when they go home :)

RE: Preventing post op hypothermia

Amanda — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:10:23 GMT

When I know a patient is due to come into recovery from surgery, I place the bedding in the dryer for 10 minutes to warm it up, then its nice and toastie for when the patient comes out of surgery!!

RE: Preventing post op hypothermia

tricetra — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:11:52 GMT

bubblewrap is also excellent for adding warmth plus it will go through a couple of washes in the washing machine if required.

:-)

RE: Preventing post op hypothermia

Hayley Goddard — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:23:08 GMT

at the moment we use the 'hot dog' electric heating systems they seem to work really well ! x

RE: Preventing post op hypothermia

tina wright — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:51:20 GMT

Another good one i use in practice is to cut pieces of pet saver foil, and use these pieces to wrap their paws and around their head covering their ears. They look daft as anything but for long ex laps etc works a treat :)

RE: Preventing post op hypothermia

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:38:30 GMT

We use hot water circulating pads and towels during dentals. I like the socks idea! We do lots of dentals. Thanks!