40 - Adult - Hypothermic Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
At temperatures between 80-90F, adult patients can be put into _____ with movement.
A
Ventricular fibrillation
2
Q
If there is a chance of re-freezing of a body part in the adult, you should (withhold/attempt) thawing the body part.
A
Withhold
3
Q
Severe hypothermia is indicated by:
A
- delirium
- bradycardia
- hypotension
- cyanosis
(Low temperatures do not allow normal cellular processes to occur regularly)
4
Q
How do you provide warmed oxygen to the adult hypothermic patient?
A
Wrap hot packs around oxygen tubing of 6LPM NC or 15 LPM Mask
5
Q
In the adult hypothermic patient, begin CPR if the patient has a heart rate from _____.
A
45-60 BPM
6
Q
In hypothermic cardiac arrest (86F/30C), how is CPR changed?
A
- limit defibrillation to 3
- withhold ALL IV medications
