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BLS Protocols: Hyperthermia Treatment Policy

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What is the first step in the treatment of hyperthermia?

ABC/ Treat for shock (correct)

Remove from heat source

Cooling in any way possible

Consider drug ingestion

What is the first step in the treatment of hypothermia?

Remove cold wet clothes (correct)

Perform CPR

Re-warm with a warm blanket or sheet

Check pulse rate and regularity

What should be done if a patient in hypothermic cardiac arrest has been in arrest for a long time?

Stop CPR and transport the patient to the hospital immediately

Check for signs of hyperthermia

Administer medications to counteract the hypothermia

Continue CPR until the patient can be warmed in the hospital (correct)

What is the recommended treatment for altered mental status or shock in hypothermic patients?

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According to the protocol, how long may it be necessary to check the pulse of a hypothermic patient?

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In treating hypothermia, what should be done if drug ingestion is suspected?

Seek appropriate medical advice and care Signup and view all the answers

How should shock be treated in hypothermic patients?

Treat shock as with hypovolemia Signup and view all the answers

BLS Protocols: Hyperthermia Treatment Policy

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Questions and Answers

What is the first step in the treatment of hyperthermia?

What is the first step in the treatment of hypothermia?

What should be done if a patient in hypothermic cardiac arrest has been in arrest for a long time?

What is the recommended treatment for altered mental status or shock in hypothermic patients?

According to the protocol, how long may it be necessary to check the pulse of a hypothermic patient?

In treating hypothermia, what should be done if drug ingestion is suspected?

How should shock be treated in hypothermic patients?

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