Heat

Question 1

Heat Exhaustion

Answer 1

Life Threats
PUHA
IV titrate 90-100
Base
Peds-symptomatic Hypotension IV NS 20ML/kg

Question 2

Heat Stroke

Answer 2

Life Threats 
Aggressive Cooling measures
PUHA
IV titrate 90-100
Base
Peds-symptomatic Hypotension IV NS 20ML/kg

Question 3

Hypothermia

Answer 3

Life Threats
Warming Measures
*if Pt is pulseless consider single shock @ 360j Peds 2j/kg
Avoid Rough Movement
Peds-IV/IO Saline 20ml/kg Pre-warmed
PUHA
Base

Question 4

Moderate Hypothermia (VA XD BP)

Answer 4

V-Fib, A-Fib,
X=No shivering, Dilated pupils
Bradycardia, Pink or Pale Skin

Question 5

Severe Hypothermia (VAC RAS DF)

Answer 5

V-Fib, Apnia, Comatose
Rigor (similar to), Asystole, Swelling of Body and Face
Dilated & Fixed Pupils

Question 6

Near Drowning

Answer 6

Life Threats
Treat dysrhythmias
PUHA
Base
* Watch for Secondary Drowning Several Hours Later
Lung suffer delayed pulmonary edema
Also damage to alveoli and infection can occur
Do your best to get PT to get to hospital