Bladder lavage

Indications

• Use if large volumes (>10L) of warmed fluids are not available
• For severe or profound hypothermia

Procedure

1. Insert temperature sensing foley
2. Instill 100-200cc warmed fluids
3. Clamp Foley and wait for foley temperature probe to begin to equilibrate 2-3 degrees celsius
4. Drain bladder and repeat

See Also

• Hypothermia