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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care / Targeted Temperature Management Pathway
Order Set
CALL THE RESUSCITATION TEAM: 267-253-9035
Admission
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ICU admission order set
o Post Cardiac Arrest Early Goal Directed Therapy
 Targeted Temperature Management
Code Status:
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Full Code
DNAR-A (for patients post-cardiac arrest)
Targeted Temperature Management
Note: Consider Head CT prior to initiating Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)
as deemed medically necessary. For those patients requiring a Head CT, Targeted
Temperature Management may be initiated prior to receiving the Head CT.
Note: Determination of Neurologic Prognosis is unreliable before at least 72 hours after
ROSC. Do not neuroprognosticate until 72 hours post rewarming.
Note: Please document in the Comment section of Sunrise: time/date TTM initiated,
target temperature reached, rewarming initiated, normothermia reached. If TTM is
initiated in the Emergency Department please document time/date TH was initiated in
the ED during RN report.
Exclusion/Contraindications:
Note: These are exclusion criteria only. If the patient is not excluded by these criteria, TTM
should be performed on a case by case basis, unless contraindicated.
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> 12hrs since Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) (Data support cooling
patients as soon as possible post-cardiac arrest)
Glasgow Motor score >5
Minimal pre-morbid cognitive status
Other reason for comaintracranial pathology (i.e. intracranial hemorrhage,
ischemic stroke), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), sedation
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Sepsis as etiology for arrest
DNAR B & C/DNAI status (for TTM only)
Uncontrollable bleeding
Significant trauma, especially intra-abdominal such as splenic or liver laceration
(due to increased risk of bleeding)
Equipment List
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Arterial line kits (both radial and femoral)
PreSEP central venous catheter
Two one liter bags of 0.9% NaCl at 4 degrees Celsius
Gaymar III external cooling system
o One Gaymar torso and two thigh cooling pads
Temperature probe foley catheter with appropriate adapter for cooling device or
alternative temperature monitoring device
Neuromuscular blockade equipment
o Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (See TTM specific TOF policy)
o Consider use of BIS monitor and sensor for monitoring sedation
Fluid warmer if needed
Sedation/Anesthetic/Neuromuscular Blocker (NMB)
Should administer one or more of the following:
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Fentanyl Injection 50 mcg IV every hour as needed for pain. If using BIS monitor,
titrate to 40-60.
Fentanyl IV infusion NSS (8000mcg/250mL). Administer per ICU protocol (Critical
Care Nursing Policy CCC-05-05). If using BIS monitor, titrate to 40-60.
Propofol IV infusion (1000mg/100ml). If using BIS monitor, titrate meds to keep BIS 4060. Administer per ICU protocol. Max rate of 80 mcg/kg/min. Note: Propofol
interferes with measurement of aPTTs. Please consider this when ordering propofol
on patients already on heparin and use Factor Xa levels to monitor
anticoagulation
Lorazepam IV infusion (2mg/ml). Administer per ICU protocol. If using BIS monitor,
titrate to 40-60.
Lorazepam Injection 1 mg IV every 2 hours as needed for agitation. If using BIS
monitor, titrate to 40-60.
Pancuronium IV infusion NSS (100mg/250 ml) Administer per ICU protocol (Critical
Care Nursing Policy BCC-03-26; Use TTM TOF protocol for titration). Initiate
pancuronium before initiating cooling. Dosing recommendations: 0.1 mg/kg
loading dose followed by a continuous infusion of 0.33-2 mcg/kg/minute. *Do not
use in patients with renal and/or hepatic insufficiency.
Cisatracurium IV infusion (200mg/250ml). Administer per ICU protocol (Critical Care
Nursing Policy BCC-03-26; Use TTM TOF protocol for titration). Initiate cisatracurium
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before initiating cooling. Dosing recommendation: 0.1-0.2 mg/kg loading dose
followed by a continuous infusion of 0.5-10 mcg/kg/min. Can be used in patients
with renal insufficiency defined as a creatinine clearance <10 ml/min and/or
hepatic insufficiency defined as total bilirubin >3mg/dl associated with liver disease
or dysfunction.
Ophthalmic Lubricant Ointment 3.5gm – Dose 1 application both eyes every 2
hours for: Eye Lubrication Prophylaxis.
Nursing
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Cooling
o Infuse 2 liters 0.9% NaCl at 4 C over 30 minutes if no evidence of Pulmonary
Edema; See Critical Care Nursing Policy: Post cardiac arrest therapeutic
hypothermia (TTM) policy BCC-04-05
o Insert intra-vesicular (bladder) catheter with temperature probe - Bard
Temperature Sensing Foley 400 Series (product #90911616 – no minimum
urine output required for use). If bladder temperature is not available or
inaccurate consider alternative site (i.e. esophageal probe). NOTE: If
bladder pressure is being measured it is recommended that an esophageal
probe be used for temperature monitoring.
o Goal temperature of 32-34º C as soon as possible (within 4 hours)
If using BLUE-faced Gaymar III set to Automatic mode, set point 33º Rapid
mode, for 24 hours from time target temperature reached.
If using GRAY-faced Gaymar III set to Automatic mode, Rapid cooling, set point
34ºC. Once the patient reaches 34ºC set to Gradual mode at 33ºC
Note: Please document in the Comment section of Sunrise: time/date TTM
initiated, target temperature reached. If TTM is initiated in the Emergency
Department please document time/date TH was initiated in the ED during RN
report.
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Re-warming
o Initiate 24 hrs after target temperature was reached per RN policy
o Caution: check blood sugar prior to rewarming. Monitor for hypoglycemia
during the rewarming phase.
o Rewarm to 37° C
o If using BLUE-faced Gaymar III with Automatic re-warming algorithm, set to
Automatic mode, set point 37º Moderate mode. The moderate mode will
increase the set point automatically 0.33° every hour (~12 hours).
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o If using GRAY-faced Gaymar III with Manual re-warming, set to Manual mode
and manually increase the blanket temperature 0.33ºC every 1 hour until the
patient temperature reaches 36ºC.
o Hold all K+ containing fluids if K+ > 3.5 immediately before and during rewarming
o Change IV fluids to 0.9% NaCl, titrate to CVP >8 mmHg, maintaining a MAP >
80 mmHg, and no evidence of shock (by exam, urine output, lactate, and
ScvO2)
o Stop NMB infusion after core temperature reaches 36° C
o Meperidine 12.5-25 mg q4-6 hrs IVP (but not to exceed 100 mg/day) can be
used to treat shivering once NMBs have been stopped (if renal failure or
oliguria is not present and patient not taking an MAO inhibitor or SSRI).
Warning: Should NOT be given at all in late term pregnancy or for prolonged
use at any time during pregnancy. Caution: there is a potential interaction
between Meperidine and Buspirone although no known cases of an
interaction have been documented in the literature.
o Maintain active normothermia for 48 hours: keep cooling wraps on the
patient for 48 hours after rewarming and administer acetaminophen around
the clock for the same 48 hour time period. Monitor skin breakdown closely
during this time.
Note: Acetaminophen should not be administered in patients with fulminant
hepatic failure. Use caution in patients with chronic liver disease or acute liver
injury. Consider decreased dosing in this patient population, not to exceed 2 grams
daily.
Note: Please document in the Comment section of Sunrise: time/date rewarming
initiated and normothermia reached.
Post Cardiac Arrest Early Goal Directed Therapy
IV Fluids
Note: If Acute Coronary Syndrome suspected, first transfuse blood to Hgb ≥10.
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Patient with MAP < 80 mmHg: 0.9% NaCl IV x 2 liters – titrate to CVP >8 mmHg, until
MAP > 80 mmHg and ScvO2 greater than or equal to 65%, unless signs of
pulmonary edema
If K less than 5, switch to Lactated Ringers (provided no contraindications, i.e.
advanced liver disease, increased potassium) after 2 liters 0.9% NaCl infused (This
includes the 2 L cold saline for initiation of TTM) - titrate to CVP >8 mmHg, until MAP
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> 80 mmHg and ScvO2 greater than or equal to 65% unless signs of pulmonary
edema
If ScvO2 < 65% and/or any signs of shock, with no pulmonary edema: continue
with 0.9% NaCl boluses up to a total of 2 liters and titrate to CVP >8 mmHg and
Scv02 greater than or equal to 65%.
Note: If showing signs of pulmonary edema consider stopping fluid resuscitation. If
no signs of pulmonary edema and additional resuscitation needed, continue with
Lactated Ringers if K+ less than 5.0 mEq/l
Note: Consider monitoring Intra-abdominal pressure if > 5 liters of IVF given in 24
hours
Vasoactive Agents
-If hemodynamically unstable, STAT echocardiogram to determine Ejection Fraction
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Hypotension, Ejection Fraction greater than or equal to 50%
o Norepinephrine infusion: Begin at 2-4 mcg/min, titrate to maintain MAP >7080 mmHg
Hypotension, Ejection Fraction less than 50%
o Norepinephrine infusion: Begin at 2-4 mcg/min, titrate to maintain MAP >7080 mmHg; (max infusion rate 60 mcg/min)
o Begin Dobutamine infusion at 2.5 mcg/kg/min to maintain a MAP of >70-80
mmHg and/or ScvO2 >65%; (max infusion rate 20 mcg/kg/min).
o Begin Epinephrine infusion at 2 mcg/min to maintain ScvO2>65% (max
infusion rate of 20 mcg/min).
Note: If the above therapies fail and hypotension severe, consider Intra-aortic
balloon pump
ScvO2 (by co-oximetry) < 65% with CVP 15-20 mm Hg or CHF
o If MAP is < 60 mmHg, begin norepinephrine infusion: Begin at 2-4 mcg/min,
titrate to maintain MAP >70-80 mmHg.
o Begin Dobutamine infusion at 2.5 mcg/kg/min to maintain ScvO2 >65% (max
infusion rate 20 mcg/kg/min)
o Consider transfusing Packed Red Blood Cells to keep Hemoglobin greater
than or equal to 10 g/dL once CHF clears
Hypertension
 Begin Nitroglycerin infusion at 10 mcg/min (max 200 mcg/min) for MAP >100
mmHg - titrate to MAP goal
 Hypertension with tachycardia or acute ischemia/MI without LV dysfunction:
Initiate Esmolol and titrate to HR <100. Initiate 50 mcg/kg/min, increase by 50
mcg/kg/min increments to max rate of 300 mcg/kg/min
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Initial Laboratories
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Beta HCG on all women of childbearing age
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ABG with Ionized Calcium and Magnesium
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CBC/ platelets / PT / PTT/INR, Fibrinogen
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Electrolyte “panel 7”, plus iCa / Mg / Phos , Cl-, Glucose
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Amylase, Lipase
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Liver Function Panel
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Lactate, CPK-MB, CK, Troponin
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Cortisol level (If Indicated)
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Pan-culture - Blood Culture, Urine Culture, Urinalysis, Sputum Culture (if appropriate)
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Toxicology screen if appropriate
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Co-oximetry on Central Venous blood
Serial Laboratories:
Note: For ABG and Co-oximetry Panel: Do not temperature correct.
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ABG q 6 hrs and prn
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Co-ox (Central Venous) q 1-2 hrs for first 6hrs – then q 6 hrs - until re-warming process
complete if continuous Sv02 catheter not used
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Glucose, K+, and lactate q 6 hrs - until re-warming process complete
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Repeat CPK-MB, CK, Troponin q 6 hrs - until re-warming process complete
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CBC/ PT / PTT/INR, fibrinogen, P7 / Ca / Mg / Phos q 6 hrs
Monitoring:
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Continuous EEG monitoring - page EEG fellow at 215-404-6771 before midnight if
possible; EEG must be hooked up within 6-12 hours of TH initiation. EEG should
not be discontinued until the patient is re-warmed and paralytics are
discontinued.
For issues or concerns, if you cannot get a hold of the EEG fellow, please page
the Neurology resident on-call.
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See EEG “quick sheet” in the appendices. This is for educational purposes only.
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Core Temperature - continuous
CVP q 1hour with Vital Signs during active cooling/re-warming; q 4 hours during
maintenance
Check patient skin (especially under the wraps) q 4 hours
When clinically appropriate, consider SSEP ordered on day 3 (72 hours postROSC) - Place order for Somatosensory Evoked Potential in Sunrise with a note
that states “post-cardiac arrest” or for questions call the lab at 215-662-2661.
Nutrition – NPO
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Insert OG tube, keep Head of Bed (HOB) greater than 30 degrees at all times
and follow Gastric Residuals per ICU protocol
X-ray to confirm placement of OGT
Electrolytes
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Potassium Chloride (40 mEq in 100ml)
40 mEq in normal saline – 100 ml IV piggyback Every 6 hours PRN
Hypokalemia less than 3.4.
Note: For patients with renal insufficiency, call MD for adjusted dosing.
-For potassium >3.5 mmol/L while rewarming Do Not Replete
-For potassium 3.0-3.5 mmol/L: 40 meq/100 mLs SWFI (infuse over 2 hrs)
-For potassium 2.5-3.0 mmol/L: 60 meq/150 mls NaCl 0.9% (infuse over 3hrs)
-For potassium <2.5 mmol/L: 80 meq/L – Infuse each 40meQ/100 mLs SWFI
over 2 hours
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Magnesium Sulfate Injection
1 gm Intravenous in D5W – 100 ml IV piggyback Every 6 hours PRN
Hypomagnesemia (less than 1.8 mg/dL)
Calcium Chloride Injection
1 gm in D5W – 100 ml Intravenous piggyback Every 4 hours
As needed for ionized calcium levels less than 0.9. If repleting, check
ionized calcium levels every 4 hours
Sodium Phosphorus Infusion
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10 mMol(s) in sodium chloride 0.9% - 500ml IV piggyback every 6 hours PRN
Hypophosphatemia less than 2.5 mg/dL.
-For phosphate levels > 2.5 mg/dL – No Replacement Needed
-For phosphate levels 2.0-2.5 mg/dl – Infuse Sodium Phosphate 10 mmol/100
mLs sodium chloride and infuse over 4 hours
-For phosphate levels <2.0 mg/dl – Infuse Sodium Phosphate 20 mmol/250
mLs sodium chloride and infuse over 6 hours
Blood Products
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Education: if significant bleeding ensues while hypothermic, coagulopathy should
be corrected aggressively. In the absence of overt bleeding, the decision to
correct coagulopathy is up to clinical judgment after weighing the risks and
benefits of blood product replacement in each individual case.
Note: PRBC: Transfuse 1-2 PRBC to Hgb > or = 10 for patients with ACS or shock with
ScvO2 less than 65, after correction of low CVP and MAP.
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Platelet count < 20K or <50K with active bleeding: Platelets 6 units
With active bleeding - INR > 1.5: FFP _____2 units ____4 units
PRBC for ACS or any evidence of shock despite CVP>8-12 mm: ____1 unit ____
2 units
PRBC for Hgb < 7: _____1 unit ____2 units
PRBC for Hgb < 10 if active bleeding: _____1 unit ______2 units PRBC
Pre-medications for PRBC & Platelets (unless hypothermic)
Choose appropriate Acetaminophen and Diphenhydramine Dose and Route:
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Acetaminophen Liquid 160 mg/5ml - Give 650mg Orogastric Tube Once – Total
Per Dose 650 mg
Acetaminophen Supp 650 mg – Total Per Dose 650 mg
Diphenhydramine 25 mg IV Once – Total Per Dose 25 mg
Diphenhydramine Liquid 25mg/10ml - Give 25 mg Orogastric Tube Once – Total
Per Dose 25 mg
Insulin Therapy
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Initiate per HUP/ICU Insulin Infusion Protocol for two consecutive blood
glucoses > 150 mg/dL
Caution: check blood sugar prior to rewarming. Monitor for hypoglycemia
during the rewarming phase
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Respiratory
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If ALI/ARDS use Low Stretch protocol
Arterial pH Goal: 7.30 – 7.45.
FiO2 Goal is < .70. Wean FiO2 and maintain for SaO2>92% or <95% or
PaO2> 85 mmHg and <110mmHg
Ventilator Modes – Low stretch protocol:
Use patient height to calculate Tidal Volume (TV) per Predicted Body Weight
(PBW) and gradually reduce TV to 6 ml/Kg/PBW; monitor and maintain plateau
pressure ≤30 cm H20
Radiology
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CXR now
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Repeat CXR in AM and after 72 hours
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Head CT to rule out intracranial hemorrhage, or other causes of coma, if clinically
appropriate
Cardiology
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Call Cardiology for:
o hemodynamic instability, indeterminate ECG or suspected Non-STEMI,
or arrhythmia (use Cardiology Consult pager)
o Acute STEMI (Use STEMI Activation Cell Phone)
ECG STAT
ECG q 8 hours x 2
 Echo
-Consider early Echo if requested by Cardiology Consult, or in the case of
any of the following:
-Ongoing hypotension with possible cardiac etiology
-Ongoing arrhythmias
-Indeterminate ECG
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Or, obtain routine Echocardiogram within first 24-48 hours of protocol
 Repeat echocardiogram 24-48 hours
 Aspirin: _300___mg per rectum OR _325__mg OG STAT Once for Acute Coronary
Syndrome, unless contraindicated (i.e. allergy or active bleed)
DVT Prophylaxis
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Heparin 5000 units SubQ q8 hrs
Intermittent Compression Stockings
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GI Prophylaxis
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ranitidine oral liquid 15 mg/ml solution – 150 mg orogastric tube
ranitidine IVPB, 50 mg IV piggyback
Shivering
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Meperidine 12.5-25 mg q4-6 hrs IVP (not to exceed 100 mg) can be used to
treat shivering once NMBs have been stopped (if renal failure or oliguria isn’t
present and patient not taking an MAO inhibitor, or SSRI).
Warning: Should NOT be given at all in late term pregnancy or for prolonged use
at any time during pregnancy. Caution: there is a potential interaction between
Meperidine and Buspirone although no known cases of an interaction have
been documented in the literature.
Consults
Cardiology consult for:
- hemodynamic instability, indeterminate ECG or suspected Non-STEMI, or
arrhythmia (use Cardiology Consult pager)
- Acute STEMI (Use STEMI Activation Cell Phone)
Neurology for all post cardiac arrest patients
Nutrition Support Services on day 3
Maternal-Fetal Medicine if + HCG (while initiating hypothermia)
Resuscitation consult team – 267.253.9035
Utilize Nursing Policy BCC-03-26 Neuromuscular Blockade (NMB) Therapy for guidance on use of peripheral nerve
stimulator and train-of-four (TOF) monitoring. Use algorithm below for NMB dose titration in Targeted Temperature
Management.
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Therapeutic goal: Prevention of shivering. Patients may initiate breaths on ventilator without shivering
occurring. NOTE: Lower doses of NMBs are effective to prevent shivering.
Consider increased doses of NMB to paralyze diaphragm when there is need to decrease oxygen
consumption, decrease plateau pressures or hypoxemia is present.
Determine baseline TOF
Administer loading dose
Begin infusion
Recheck Train of Four in 1 Hour
TOF 0/4
Decrease dose of infusion by 10%
Recheck in 1hr
TOF 1-2/4
Therapeutic goal met:
No change
TOF 3-4/4 or 1-4/4 and shivering
Therapeutic goal NOT met:
Administer ordered bolus dose
 infusion by 25%;
Recheck in 1hr
TOF 0/4
Decrease dose of
infusion by 10%
Recheck in 1hr*
TOF 1-2/4
Therapeutic goal met:
No change
TOF 1-4/4 and shivering Therapeutic goal NOT met:
TOF 3-4/4 or 1-4/4 and
shivering Therapeutic goal NOT met:
Administer ordered bolus dose
 infusion by 25%
Recheck in 1hr
Administer ordered bolus dose
 infusion by 25%
Recheck in 1hr
*Continue to decrease dose by 10% until evidence of shivering is present or minimum
recommended dose in dosing range is reached. Do not discontinue drug.
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