Stages of Hypothermia
- 32 to 35°C (90 to 95°F)
- Shivering
- 28 to 32°C (82 to 90°F)
- Obvious Motor Impairment
- Slowed Thinking
- < 28°C (< 82°F)
- Shivering Stops
- Paradoxical Undressing
- Arrhythmias
Hypothermia Interventions
- Remove From Environment
- Remove Wet Clothing
- Warm Clothing
- Heated Blankets
- Warm IV Solutions
- Heated Oxygen
- Warm Gastric Lavage
- Warm Trunk BEFORE Extremities
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Adults
- Scan Scene
- Activate Emergency Response System
- Check For Breathing (Max 10 Seconds)
- Open Airway
- Compressions: 2 Inches Deep (100-120 Compressions/Min)
- Airway: Ensure Airway is Still Open
- Breathing: Administer 2 Rescue Breaths
- Repeat C-A-B Sequence (30:2) Until Help Arrives
Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC's)
- Changed Sound of Voice
- "See-saw" Respirations
- Stridor
- Normal Respiratory Rate: 12–20 Breaths/Min
- Use of Accessory Muscles in Respiration
- Cyanosis
- Color of Hands and Digits
- Normal Capillary Refill Time (CRT): 2 Seconds
- Decreased LOC
- Initial ‘Look, Listen and Feel” Assessment
- Emergency Treatment
- Prioritization in Exam Questions