neonatal hypothermia - temp in transport monitoring

[Darlene Hamblen]

Hello Scott, 

Currently we obtain an axillary temp prior to departure then we are monitoring skin temp continuously throughout transport.  If there is a question regarding the temp such as the skin temp is out of range or the baby feels cold or warm we will monitor intermittent axillary temps.

Darlene Hamblen, RN


Darlene Hamblen, RN, CCRN
Chief Transport Nurse
LeBonheur Children's Medical Center
Office: 901-287-5218


>>> <pedsrusscott at cs.com> 08/27/08 10:42 AM >>>

Greetings - Looking for input on what other teams are doing with induced neonatal hypothermia & temperature monitoring during transport - specifically are you monitoring skin vs. axillary/rectal temps enroute? also, if axillaryrectal temp is monitored, continous vs. intermittent?
any input welcomed
thanx!
Scott Deboer RN,MSN,CFRN
Flight Nurse : University of Chicago Hospitals________________________________________________________________________
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