Adult Hyperthermia / Heat Related Illness

Question 1

Adult Hyperthermia / Heat Related Illness - Initial actions?

Answer 1

Vitals (temp)
Rest
Cool environment
Oral fluids
Consider IV, ECG

Question 2

Adult Hyperthermia / Heat Related Illness - Heat cramps treatment?

Answer 2

Supportive care

Question 3

Adult Hyperthermia / Heat Related Illness - Heat exhaustion treatment?

Answer 3

BP <90 - shock protocol
N/V - N/V protocol
Seizures - Seizure protocol

Question 4

Adult Hyperthermia / Heat Related Illness - Heat stroke treatment?

Answer 4

Active cooling - remove clothing

Question 5

Adult Hyperthermia / Heat Related Illness - Risk factors? (9)

Answer 5

Extremes of age (elderly, children)
Low socio-economic status
Malnutrition
Dehydration
Substance abuse (sympathomimetics)
Fatigue
Obesity
Electrolyte imbalance
Exertion

Question 6

Adult Hyperthermia / Heat Related Illness - Heat exhaustion symptoms? (9)

Answer 6

Fluid and electrolyte losses due to sweating
Normal mental status
Light-headedness
Nausea and vomiting
Severe headache
Hyperventilation
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Sweating

Question 7

Adult Hyperthermia / Heat Related Illness - Heat stoke symptoms? (9)

Answer 7

Hyperthermia (greater than 40°C) 
Altered level of consciousness
Irritability
Hallucinations
Coma
Hemiplegia
Seizures
Ataxia
Lack of sweating (late sign)

Question 8

Adult Hyperthermia / Heat Related Illness - Active cooling includes? (4)

Answer 8

Remove the patient from the warm environment; Remove their clothing
Apply water gently to patient’s skin
Apply ice packs to the groin, neck, and axilla