Management of Hypothermia - Flowchart

Management of Hypothermia - Flowchart

Management of Hypothermia - Flowchart Management of Hypothermia Management of Hypothermia

Flowchart

Hypothermia
Core temperature < 35°C

Hypothermia
Core temperature < 35°C

Hypothermia
Core temperature < 35°C

End

End

End

Key observations (Table 1.1)
Oxygen, ECG monitor, IV access
Stabilize airway, breathing and circulation
Correct hypoglycaemia

Key observations (Table 1.1)
Oxygen, ECG monitor, IV access
Stabilize airway, breathing and circulation
Correct hypoglycaemia

Key observations (Table 1.1)
Oxygen, ECG monitor, IV access
Stabilize airway, breathing and circulation
Correct hypoglycaemia

Table 1.1

Acute rewarming (Table 107.1)

Acute rewarming (Table 107.1)

Acute rewarming (Table 107.1)

Passive external rewarming (Table 107.1)

Passive external rewarming (Table 107.1)

Passive external rewarming (Table 107.1)

Core temperature < 32°C or ventricular fibrillation refractory to DC shock?

Core temperature < 32°C or ventricular fibrillation refractory to DC shock?

Core temperature < 32°C or ventricular fibrillation refractory to DC shock?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Focused history: major problems, context and comorbidities
Systematic examination
Urgent investigation (Table 107.2)

Focused history: major problems, context and comorbidities
Systematic examination
Urgent investigation (Table 107.2)

Focused history: major problems, context and comorbidities
Systematic examination
Urgent investigation (Table 107.2)

Identify/treat associated illness
Supportive care (Tables 107.3, 107.4)

Identify/treat associated illness
Supportive care (Tables 107.3, 107.4)

Identify/treat associated illness
Supportive care (Tables 107.3, 107.4)