25-031 Fluid Warmers

Freedom of Information Request

Reference
25-031 Fluid Warmers
Request Date
17 Jan 2025
Response Date
30 Jan 2025
Information Requested

We would like to know if fluid warmers are used to administer standard IV fluids on you ambulances?

Response

The Scottish Ambulance does not use fluid warmers to administer standard IV fluids in emergency ambulances.   

These are, however, utilised in Scotstar which is a specialist branch of the Scottish Ambulance Service.