Term
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Definition
- Ensure patient airway
- O2 Satureation prn
- O2 and/or Ventilate prn
- Remove excess/wet clothing
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Term
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Definition
- Cool gradually
- Fanning, spongingwith tepid water
- Avoid shivering
- If conscious, give small amounts of fluids
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Term
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Definition
- Rapid cooling
- Spray with cool water, fan. Avoid shivering
- Ice packs to carotid, inguinal, and axiilary regions
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Term
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Definition
- Gentle warming
- blankets, warm packs - not to exceed 110°F
- Dry dressings
- Avoid unnecessary movement or rubbing
- If alert, give warm liquids
- If severe, NPO
- Prolonged CPR may be indicated
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Term
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Definition
- Monitor EKG
- IV/IO SO adjust prn
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Term
ALS
Severe Hypothermia with Cardiac Arrest |
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Definition
- Hold medications
- Continue CPR
- If defibrillation needed, limit to 1 shock maximum
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Term
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Definition
- 500ml fluid bolus IV/IO SO, if no rales
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