... BP, blood pressure; CV, central venous; ROR, rate of rewarming.[newpage] Chapter 020. Hypothermia and Frostbite (Part 4) Rewarming Strategies The key initial decision is whether to rewarm ... accidental hypothermia. The patient must have sufficient glycogen to support endogenous thermogenesis. The application of heat directly to the extremities of patients with chronic severe hypothermia ... in perfusing patients. The best strategy is usually a combination of passive, truncal active, and active core rewarming techniques. Table 20-3 Options for Extracorporeal Blood Rewarming Extracorporeal...