What is the least effective rewarming method?
A. Warmed peritoneal lavage
B. Warmed enemas and intravenous fluids
C. Warmed humidified oxygen via face mask
D. Warmed blankets covering the entire body
D
Warmed intravenous fluids, enemas, peritoneal lavage fluid, and oxygen all assist with core re-warming. Warmed blankets placed over the body will only warm the body's surface.
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