Complications of Infusing Heated Fluid Through Intravascular Catheter to Hypothermia Patient

Are you infusing a heated crystalloid fluid during the resuscitation of a hypothermic patient?

Is the equipment used to heat the fluid working properly?

Does the equipment used to heat the fluid have safety features to prevent overheating of the fluid?

Have you checked the temperature of the fluid prior to infusing it?

Are you heating the fluid using a validated protocol that meets safety standards?