Thursday October 4, 2007
Hypothermia and hypocapnia !

Editors' note: Many time objective of our pearls is to introduce concepts which may be only of academic interest but intensivist need to be atleast aware of it.


Q: What's the relationship of CO2 production with level of hypothermia?

A: For every degree below 37 c, CO2 production decrease approximately by 10%, due to decrease metabolic demand. During post-operative warming, it should be kept in mind, anticipating rise in CO2 while weaning ventilator.