Hypothermia

Question 1

What are some initial treatments needed for a patient who presents with hypothermia?

Answer 1

1. Abc’s
2. O 2
3. Remove from environment
4. Remove clothing
5. 12 lead

Question 2

Patients whose body temperature is less than 95°F should be given A 500 cc bolus of what?

Answer 2

Warm fluids

Question 3

Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature falls below what temp?

Answer 3

95 F

Question 4

If defibrillation is indicated on a hypothermic patient, paramedics may not attempt more than how many shocks until the patient is warm?

Answer 4

3

Question 5

If a patient is severely hypothermic their core body temperature will be below what?

Answer 5

86 F

Question 6

If you have a severely hypothermic patient with a core body temperature of less than 86°F, you may not administer IV medications until what?

Answer 6

Pt shows a return of color to peripheral extremities