Central California Emergency Medical Services Hyperthermia Protocol PDF
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This document outlines the protocol for treating hyperthermia, focusing on assessment, removal from the heat source, cooling, and considerations for drug ingestion. It is intended for use by emergency medical services personnel.
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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
