Hyperthermia Flashcards by caitlin gill

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what is the treatment for envirnonmental hyperthermia

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YOUNG FIT HEALHTY

ice bath/cold shower
cold normal saline max 40ml/kg

FRAIL
Cooling tehcniques
Normal saline cold max 20ml/kg
- reassess after each 500mL

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what is the treatment for toxin induced hyperthermia

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cooling techniques

cold normal saline 20ml/kg max 40ml/kg

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