Q: During management of hypothermia, intravenous fluid (IVF) should be warmed upto what temerature?


Answer: 40-42 degree centigrades

During management of hypothermia, intravenous fluid (IVF) should be warmed upto 40-42 degree centigrades, as these patients usually require high IVF infusions, and infusion of IVF even at room-temperature can worsen hypothermia. Some experts suggest even rewarming IVF up to 45 degree centigrades.