Emergency Medicine: Hypothermia and Heat Illness
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What is considered a core temperature indicative of hypothermia?

  • 25ºC (77ºF)
  • 35ºC (95ºF) (correct)
  • 30ºC (86ºF)
  • 36.5ºC (97.7ºF)
  • Which of the following is a complication of drowning?

  • Choking
  • Pneumonia
  • Asthma attack
  • Hypoxia (correct)
  • What is the goal temperature during cooling treatment for heat illness?

  • 35º-37ºC
  • 36º-38ºC
  • 40º-42ºC
  • 38º-39ºC (correct)
  • What is a prognosticator of poor outcome in drowning patients?

    <p>Greater than 5-minute submersion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is NOT recommended during the immediate management of heat illness?

    <p>Cooling the body to 42ºC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is associated with acute kidney injury in hypothermia?

    <p>Rhabdomyolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What volume of water is typically aspirated in a near drowning event?

    <p>3 mL/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens at a core temperature of less than 28ºC?

    <p>Severe hypothermia occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the effects of near drownings?

    <p>Aspirating water typically leads to hypoxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the Mammalian Diving Reflex in drowning patients?

    <p>It is beneficial in extreme hypothermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about dry drownings?

    <p>They do not exist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT a prognosticator of poor outcome for drowning patients?

    <p>Submersion of less than 5 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initial treatment should be prioritized for a heat illness patient with altered mental status (AMS)?

    <p>Cooling and rapid hydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication may arise from hypothermia?

    <p>Acute hepatic necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of acute kidney injury in severe hypothermia?

    <p>Decreased renal perfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intervention is crucial for managing heat illness in a patient with altered mental status?

    <p>Cooling to 38º-39ºC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of monitoring a patient for 6 hours after a near-drowning event?

    <p>To observe for delayed complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the management of drowning patients is accurate?

    <p>Evidence supports the Mammalian Diving Reflex's role in improving outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much water is typically aspirated in a near-drowning event, and why is this relevant?

    <p>3 mL/kg is usually insufficient to cause respiratory distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition should be monitored in patients experiencing severe hypothermia?

    <p>Acute hepatic necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What temperature defines severe hypothermia?

    <p>28ºC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is unlikely to occur in a severe hypothermia case?

    <p>Hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary therapeutic approach recommended for cooling a heat illness patient?

    <p>Aim for a cooling temperature of 38º-39ºC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which respiratory complication is commonly associated with drowning?

    <p>V/Q mismatch and shunt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor in determining poor outcomes for drowning patients?

    <p>Duration of submersion greater than 5 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical volume of aspirated water in a near-drowning event?

    <p>3 mL/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is considered beneficial for severe heat illness?

    <p>Intravenous access for fluid resuscitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about dry drownings is accurate?

    <p>They are not classified as a real condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core temperature range that defines mild hypothermia?

    <p>32º-35ºC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is effective in alleviating symptoms of severe heat illness?

    <p>Intravenous fluid resuscitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the outcomes of drowning is true?

    <p>The length of submersion over five minutes is associated with worse outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What patient condition is most likely to result from severe hypothermia?

    <p>Acute kidney injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding monitoring after a near-drowning event is correct?

    <p>Patients should be monitored for at least 6 hours regardless of symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated typical volume of aspirated water in a near-drowning event?

    <p>3 mL/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with elevated troponin levels in hypothermia?

    <p>Rhabdomyolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum core temperature indicative of severe hypothermia?

    <p>25ºC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the treatment of heat illness, when should intubation be considered?

    <p>In cases of altered mental status (AMS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about complications from drowning is accurate?

    <p>Most near-drowning patients will aspirate water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is NOT considered a prognosticator of poor outcome for drowning patients?

    <p>Quick initiation of resuscitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is utilized for managing severe heat illness?

    <p>Use of dantrolene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average amount of aspirated water in a typical near-drowning incident?

    <p>3 mL/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a condition associated with hypothermia?

    <p>Elevated blood glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hypothermia

    • Core body temperature < 35°C (95°F)
    • Mild: 32°C-35°C
    • Moderate: 28°C-32°C
    • Severe: < 28°C
    • Complications: CNS dysfunction, acute kidney injury, acute hepatic necrosis, elevated troponin, leukocytosis, rhabdomyolysis

    Heat Illness Treatment

    • Treatment: Remove patient from heat, remove clothing, provide cooling measures
    • Cooling temperature goal: 38°C-39°C
    • Intubate: Intubate if altered mental status (AMS)
    • IV access and fluid resuscitation: Provide IV access and fluid resuscitation
    • Medications: Benzodiazepines and dantrolene can be used

    Drowning and Near Drowning

    • Near Drowning: 90% of near-drowning patients aspirate some water
    • Complications: Hypoxia, V/Q mismatch and shunt, direct lung injury
    • Salt Water vs. Fresh Water: The type of water aspirated does not significantly impact outcome
    • Amount of Aspiration: Aspiration of water is typically < 3 mL/kg, not enough to cause salt-related pathologies (which require 22 mL/kg)

    Addressing Drowning Myths

    • Dry Drowning: This is a myth, there is no evidence to support it
    • Post-Near Drowning Monitoring: Monitor patients for at least 6 hours after a near-drowning event
    • Mammalian diving reflex and neuroprotection: Evidence supports improved outcomes in extreme hypothermia in drowning patients.

    Poor Prognosis

    • Submersion time greater than 5 minutes
    • Delayed resuscitation
    • Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score 3 with fixed pupils
    • Low pH

    Hypothermia

    • Core temperature below 35°C (95°F)
    • Classified by severity: mild (32°–35°C), moderate (28°–32°C), severe (<28°C)
    • Leads to central nervous system dysfunction, acute kidney injury, acute hepatic necrosis, elevated troponin, leukocytosis, and rhabdomyolysis

    Heat Illness Treatment

    • Remove patient from heat source
    • Remove clothing to aid in cooling
    • Target cooling temperature: 38°–39°C
    • Intubate if altered mental status is present
    • Establish IV access and administer fluid resuscitation
    • Consider benzodiazepines and dantrolene for treatment

    Drowning & Near-Drowning

    • Majority of patients aspirate some water during near-drowning events
    • Potential complications include hypoxia, ventilation/perfusion mismatch and shunt, and direct lung injury
    • Salt water versus fresh water aspiration does not significantly impact outcome
    • Amount of water aspirated typically does not reach levels needed for salt-related pathologies (22 mL/kg)
    • Average aspirate is roughly 3 mL/kg

    Addressing Drowning Myths

    • "Dry drowning" is a misconception, not supported by evidence
    • Patients should be closely monitored for 6 hours following near-drowning events
    • The Mammalian Diving Reflex may contribute to improved outcomes in extreme hypothermia during drowning events

    Prognosticators of Poor Outcome in Drowning

    • Submersion exceeding 5 minutes
    • Delay in resuscitation efforts
    • Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 with fixed pupils
    • Low pH levels

    Hypothermia

    • Core temperature below 35°C (95°F)
    • Classified as mild (32°–35°C), moderate (28°–32°C), and severe (below 28°C).
    • Can lead to central nervous system dysfunction, acute kidney injury, acute hepatic necrosis, troponin elevation, leukocytosis, and rhabdomyolysis.

    Heat Illness Treatment

    • Move patient to a cool environment, remove clothing, and initiate cooling measures.
    • Target cooling temperature: 38°–39°C (100.4°–102.2°F).
    • Intubate if altered mental status (AMS).
    • Establish intravenous (IV) access and provide fluid resuscitation.
    • Consider benzodiazepines and dantrolene for treatment.

    Drowning and Near-Drowning

    • 90% of drowning patients will aspirate water.
    • Complications include hypoxia, ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) mismatch and shunt, and direct lung injury.
    • Saltwater vs. freshwater aspiration does not significantly impact patient outcomes.
    • Aspirated water volume is typically low (3 mL/kg) and insufficient to cause significant salt-related pathologies.

    Addressing Drowning Myths

    • "Dry drowning" is not a recognized medical term.
    • Patients should be monitored for 6 hours after a near-drowning event.
    • The mammalian diving reflex can offer neuroprotection in cases of extreme hypothermia during drowning.

    Prognosticators of Poor Outcome

    • Submersion time exceeding 5 minutes.
    • Delayed resuscitation.
    • Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 with fixed pupils.
    • Low blood pH.

    Hypothermia

    • Core temperature below 35ºC (95ºF)
    • Mild: 32º-35ºC
    • Moderate: 28º-32ºC
    • Severe: < 28ºC (105ºF)
    • Can lead to CNS dysfunction, acute kidney injury, acute hepatic necrosis, elevated troponin, leukocytosis, and rhabdomyolysis

    Heat Illness Treatment

    • Remove patient from heat source
    • Remove clothing
    • Cool patient down
    • Cooling temperature goal: 38º-39ºC
    • Intubate if altered mental status
    • Establish IV access and start fluid resuscitation
    • Consider using benzodiazepines and dantrolene

    Drowning

    • 90% of near drowning patients will aspirate some water
    • Complications include hypoxia, ventilation/perfusion mismatch and shunt, and direct lung injury
    • No difference in patient treatment outcomes based on salt vs freshwater aspiration
    • Human body rarely aspirates enough water to cause significant salt-related pathologies
    • Typical aspirate is 3 mL/kg
    • Dry drownings are a myth
    • It is important to monitor patients for at least 6 hours after a near-drowning event
    • Mammalian Diving Reflex may offer neuroprotection, specifically with drowning patients in extreme hypothermia
    • Prognostic indicators of poor outcome include greater than 5 minutes of submersion, delays in resuscitation, GCS 3 with fixed pupils, low pH levels

    Hypothermia

    • Core temperature below 35°C (95°F)
    • Classified into three categories:
      • Mild: 32°C-35°C
      • Moderate: 28°C-32°C
      • Severe: Below 28°C
    • Severe hypothermia can lead to:
      • Central nervous system dysfunction
      • Acute kidney injury
      • Acute hepatic necrosis
      • Elevated troponin levels
      • Leukocytosis
      • Rhabdomyolysis

    Heat Illness Treatment

    • Remove the patient from the heat
    • Remove constrictive clothing
    • Implement cooling measures
    • Target cooling temperature: 38°C-39°C
    • Intubate if altered mental status (AMS)
    • Establish IV access and initiate fluid resuscitation
    • Consider benzodiazepines
    • Dantrolene may be administered

    Drowning & Near Drowning

    • Approximately 90% of drowning victims aspirate water
    • Complications:
      • Hypoxia
      • Ventilation/perfusion mismatch and shunt
      • Direct lung injury
    • The type of water aspirated (salt vs. fresh) is not a significant factor
    • The amount of aspirated water is usually insufficient to cause significant electrolyte imbalances
    • Myth: "Dry Drowning" is not a real phenomenon
    • Monitoring is needed 6 hours post near-drowning event
    • Mammalian diving reflex and neuroprotection may improve outcomes in cases of extreme hypothermia during drowning

    Prognosticators for Poor Outcome

    • Submersion exceeding 5 minutes
    • Delayed resuscitation
    • Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 with fixed pupils
    • Critical pH level

    Hypothermia

    • Core temperature less than 35°C (95°F)
    • Mild: 32°C-35°C
    • Moderate: 28°C-32°C
    • Severe: 105°F
    • CNS dysfunction
    • Acute kidney injury
    • Acute hepatic necrosis
    • Elevated troponin
    • Leukocytosis
    • Rhabdomyolysis

    Heat Illness Treatment

    • Remove from heat, remove clothing, cooling
    • Cooling temperature goal: 38°C-39°C
    • Intubate if altered mental status (AMS)
    • IV access and fluid resuscitation
    • Benzodiazepines
    • Dantrolene

    Drowning

    • 90% of patients will aspirate some water
    • Complications:
      • Hypoxia
      • V/Q mismatch and shunt
      • Direct lung injury
    • Salt water vs. Fresh water: Doesn’t Matter
    • Amount of aspirated water is not enough to make a difference
    • Need 22 mL/kg for salt-related pathologies
    • Usual aspirate is 3 mL/kg

    Drowning Myths

    • Dry drownings are not real
    • Monitor 6 hours post near-drowning event

    Mammalian Diving Reflex

    • Evidence supports improved outcome in extreme hypothermia in drowning patients

    Prognosticators of Poor Outcome

    • Greater than 5-minute submersion
    • Delay in resuscitation
    • GCS 3 with fixed pupils
    • pH

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    Test your understanding of hypothermia, heat illness treatment, and drowning complications. This quiz covers essential definitions, treatment protocols, and complications associated with these critical conditions. Assess your knowledge on how to manage these emergencies effectively.

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