HYPO/HYPERTHERMIA

Question 1

How should hypothermic patients be handled?

Answer 1

Gently and not permitted to walk

Question 2

How long is a pulse check done on a hypothermic patient

Answer 2

30-45s

Question 3

What is defined and mild hypothermia and what is the treatment?

Answer 3

34-35.9°C

• give hot sweet drink

Question 4

What is moderate hypothermia defined as?

Answer 4

30-33.9°C

Question 5

What is severe hypothermia defined as?

Answer 5

<30°C

Question 6

If there is cardiac arrest following moderate hypothermia, what is the red box?

Answer 6

No active re-warming above 32°C

Question 7

Is there is cardiac arrest following severe hypothermia, what is the red box?

Answer 7

No active re-warming beyond 32°C
Limit defibrillation to 3 shocks

Question 8

How is a hypothermic patient transported?

Answer 8

Transport in head down position
Helicopter: head forward
Boat: head aft

Question 9

BGL is checked in which patient hypo/hyperthermic?

Answer 9

Hyperthermic

Question 10

What is mild hyperthermia also called?

Answer 10

Heat stress

Question 11

What is moderate hyperthermia also called?

Answer 11

Heat exhaustion

Question 12

What is severe hyperthermia called and what is the temperature?

Answer 12

Heat stroke >40°C

Question 13

How would the skin present of a patient with hyperthermia?

Answer 13

Hot dry skin

Question 14

What part of the brain is in charge of temperature regulation?

Answer 14

Hypothalamus

Question 15

What are the stages of hypothermia?

Answer 15

1) conscious and shivering
2) decreased level of consciousness + not shivering
3) unconscious
4) not breathing
5) death due to irreversible hypothermia