Miscellaneous Flashcards

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Treatment of exertional and non-exertional heat stroke

A

Exertional: rapid cooling like ice-water immersion

Non-exertional: Evaporative cooling

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Treatment of hypothermia

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  1. Warmed IVF if hypotensive and intubate if comatose
  2. Rewarming, depending on temp:
    a. Mild (32 - 35): Passive external rewarming
    b. Moderate (28-32): Active external rewarming
    c. Severe (<28): Active internal rewarming
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