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Q: Q: Does the expiration date change for the cold NS (like it does for the NS on warmers)?
A: No. The expiration date stays the same as listed on the IV solution bag.
Remember though, that the heated IV solution should be removed from service after 14 days. Do not throw them away. They will be used by paramedic students during their classroom training.
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Q: Q: If the patient re-arrests while cold NS is infusing (Hypothermia protocol), do we need to stop the cold NS?
A: No. Continue infusing the solution.
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Q: Q: Does the expiration date change for the cold NS (like it does for the NS on warmers)?
A: No. The expiration date stays the same as listed on the IV solution bag.
Remember though, that the heated IV solution should be removed from service after 14 days. Do not throw them away. They will be used by paramedic students during their classroom training.
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Q: Q: If the patient re-arrests while cold NS is infusing (Hypothermia protocol), do we need to stop the cold NS?
A: No. Continue infusing the solution.
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Q: Q: What is the BEST method to verify ET tube placement?
A: Waveform Capnography!
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