Chapter 15. Temperature Regulation

: Infant Radiant Warmer – To keep small infants warm during induction, we use a radiant warmer (also called a “french fry light”). The ruler indicates the minimum distance between the light and the infant to prevent burns.

: Heat and Moisture Exchanger – All our circuits contain a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) to conserve humidity and heat from the airway and lungs.

: Anesthesia Circuit Humidifier – For small infants and other children prone to hypothermia, we use an in-line circuit humidifier.

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