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Environmental Exposure
S-130
7
Medical
Professional
01/30/2013

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Term

BLS

 

Basic BLS

Definition
  • Ensure patient airway
  • O2 Satureation prn
  • O2 and/or Ventilate prn
  • Remove excess/wet clothing
Term

BLS

 

Heat Exhaustion

Definition
  • Cool gradually
  • Fanning, spongingwith tepid water
  • Avoid shivering
  • If conscious, give small amounts of fluids
Term

BLS

 

Heat Stroke

Definition
  • Rapid cooling
  • Spray with cool water, fan. Avoid shivering
  • Ice packs to carotid, inguinal, and axiilary regions
Term

BLS

 

Cold Exposure

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
Term

ALS

 

Basic ALS

Definition
  • Monitor EKG
  • IV/IO SO adjust prn
Term

ALS

 

Severe Hypothermia with Cardiac Arrest

Definition
  • Hold medications
  • Continue CPR
  • If defibrillation needed, limit to 1 shock maximum
Term

ALS

 

? Heat Exhaustion

Definition
  • 500ml fluid bolus IV/IO SO, if no rales
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