Rewarming rate too slow. O2 flow rate too low for trauma (4L/pm). Basicaly
we finf hypothermia as a secondary insult so treat the trauma with O2 warmed
via the tubing and having the bottles warmed. Hot packs are no use either
as the reaction is accelarated by conduction of the cold cylinder. Chamonix
guys have moved away from on site rewarming as have we. There is a Japanese
system using soda lime that is disposable and just as effective (or not!) as
the little Dragon
Davy Gunn
----- Original Message -----
From: Jel Coward <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2000 2:07 PM
Subject: Little Dragon warming device
> Hi all
>
> My apologies for cross posting the following
>
> I am trying to source some background on the Little Dragon device - does
> anyone have any sources they could point me to - or any experiences with
> it that they would like to share?
>
> Many thanks:)
> --
> Jel Coward
>
> The UK and Ireland Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician and Command
> Physician course site has been updated - take a look for course dates in
2000!!
>
> http://www.wildmedic.org
> http://www.wemsi.org
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
> 'There's no such thing as bad weather - just bad clothing"
> Anon Norwegian
>
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