Hypothermia Flashcards

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Mild hypothermia

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Pt alert
Mild to inc. vitals
shivering

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Moderate hypothermia

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Slow HR and RR
Decreased LOC

Fall risk

Vigorous shivering until it disappears below temp threshold

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Severe hypothermia

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Marked decrease in LOC

Low or no response to external stimuli

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4
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Cardiac issues hypothermia

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SEVERE RISK FOR VFIB

KEEP HORIZONTAL

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