Re: Are you taking temps?

["Andrew Berry" <Aberry@nets.org.au>]

Our service routinely measures body temperature at "first look", during stabilisation and (along with other observations) in transit. In addition, a thermal probe is used to display temperature continuously (skin in newborns, rectal in older children). There are many factors (environmental fluctuations, change of vehicle, use of vacuum mattress, shock, sepsis etc.) which can significantly alter body temperature.
In young children and newborns, increased body temperature may induce apnoea in transit. Managing the body temperature may be as important as knowing it's clinical significance.

Dr Andrew Berry ABerry@nets.org.au
State Director
NSW Emergency Transport Service 
www.nets.org.au

Hotline    1300 36 2500   +615 0055 NETS
Office      05 005 24453   +615 005 CHILD
Facsimile 05 008 24453   +615 008 CHILD
Direct      05 005 23779   +615 005 BERRY

>>> skautz@yahoo.com 1/12/01 2:10:10 >>>
How many programs take a temperature as part of your
routine or initial vital signs?

Sara Kautz RN BSN CEN
Chief Flight Nurse
Mountain Flight Service 
Steamboat Springs, CO

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