510-27-hyperthermia.pdf

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES A Division of the Fresno County Department of Public Health Manual: Emergency Medical Services Administrative Policies and Procedures Policy Number: 510.27 Page: 1 of 1 Subject: Basic Life Support (BLS) Protocols HYPERTHERMIA References: I. Califo...

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES A Division of the Fresno County Department of Public Health Manual: Emergency Medical Services Administrative Policies and Procedures Policy Number: 510.27 Page: 1 of 1 Subject: Basic Life Support (BLS) Protocols HYPERTHERMIA References: I. California Administrative Code, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2 Effective: 11/15/83 TREATMENT A. ABCs – Assessment and treatment. Treat for shock. B. Remove from heat source (hot environment). C. Cool in any way possible. Using passive or active methods like: - Remove clothing - Fan - Water - Ice, if available D. Consider drug ingestion. E. If suspected heat stroke, cooling methods enroute. Approved By: EMS Division Manager EMS Medical Director Daniel J. Lynch (Signature on File at EMS Agency) Jim Andrews, M.D. (Signature on File at EMS Agency) Revision: 04/19/2005