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Take the Chill Out of Cautery Pads


cautery pads PRE-OP PERK Warm cautery pads for 15 minutes to improve patient comfort.

PATIENT WARMING
Take the Chill Out of Cautery Pads

Putting cold cautery grounding pads on patients' bare skin can be a real shock. Before you apply them, place the pads in a blanket warming cabinet for 15 minutes or so to take the chill out.

John Williams
San Juan Hospital
Monticello, Utah
[email protected]

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