Envionmental Flashcards
1
Q
What temperature is associated with arrhythmia?
A
<33
2
Q
At what temp might defib and cardioactive drugs not work?
A
<30
3
Q
At what temp do you double cardiac arrest drug doses?
A
<30
4
Q
Mild hypothermia
A
32-35
5
Q
Moderate hypothermia
A
28-32
6
Q
Severe hypothermia
A
<28
7
Q
What fluids do you give a moderate/severe hypothermic pt?
A
N/Saline 10ml/kg
Repeat to max 40ml/kg
8
Q
At what temp do you give fluids for hypothermia?
A
<32
9
Q
How do you position hyperthermic pts?
A
Supine or lateral to avoid arrhythmias
10
Q
Hyperthermia
A
> 38
11
Q
Management principles of hyperthermia
A
Cooling
N/Saline
Assess BGL
12
Q
How much fluid for hyperthermic pts?
A
Titrate to response (Max 40ml/kg)
If consult unavailable repeat 20ml/kg
13
Q
At what temp do you give cool fluids?
A
> 40
