Environmental Emergencies

Question 1

What is the temperature considered for hypothermia?

Answer 1

Below 35°C

Question 2

What is mild hypothermia defined as by a core temperature?

Answer 2

32 to 35°C

Question 3

What is moderate hypothermia defined as by a core temperature?

Answer 3

28 to 32°C

Question 4

what is severe hypothermia defined as by a core temperature

Answer 4

24 to 28°C

Question 5

should you attempt to re-warm frostbitten limbs?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

what is the significance of an Osborne wave on an ECG?

Answer 6

They are indicative of hypothermia in a patient and some studies have shown that the height of the Osborne wave is roughly proportional to the degree of hypothermia

Question 7

can you transcutaneous paste a patient who is hypothermic?

Answer 7

Yes, if a patient is between 32°C, 35°C you can consider transcutaneous pacing

Question 8

Should you treat environmental heat, exhaustion, or heat stroke with antipyretics?

Answer 8

No, that is not the underlying cause of the hypothermia. It may worsen the condition.

Question 9

Can ACP perform measurements of core temperature?

Answer 9

No, only CCP can

Question 10

other than active cooling of the patient. What can APs bring for the treatment of hyperthermic patients?

Answer 10

Airway management through induction
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