Drowning with Hypothermia
Created Nov 2015
Contact Information
Developed by: Unknown
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: <strong>No</strong> (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
6 y.o. boy who was boating with his father when the small boat inadvertently hit a large wave and flipped over. Child was not wearing a life jacket. Father survived, and swam with unconscious child to shore. CPR initiated on the scene, and 911 called. Upon arrival, paramedics noted child was apneic, pulseless, and blue. CPR initiated by paramedics with bag/mask ventilation. C-collar applied. Child brought to ED by paramedics with CPR in progress.
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Interprofessional Team
Additional Target Learning Groups:
Proposed Setting:
Emergency Dept
Educational Goals:
Review management of submersion injury, including airway and C-Spine protection
Recognize and define hypothermia, including passive and active rewarming techniques
Review management of arrhythmias when hypothermic
Peer Review Information
Clinical Content Peer Review
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Extra Information
Additional Details:
Skills: pediatric IV therapy, pediatric airway management, pediatric cardiac arrest managment
References:
PALS
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