Hypothermia - Ski Hill
Created March 2017
Contact Information
Developed by: Dr. L. Heidt
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 (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)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:
30-something male, found in tree well by Silver Star ski patrol. Patient did not return from night skiing, at which time patrol was notified and search of hill begun. Collateral by friends: ETOH and cocaine use prior to skiing. Unknown duration of cold exposure but last seen at 6pm, found at 9pm. Minimally responsive/GCS 7 (E1-M4-V2). EHS unable to get a temperature. Bradycardic/hypotensive. Unable to obtain vascular access.
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Interprofessional Team
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Proposed Setting:
Emergency Department
Educational Goals:
Recognize Severe Hypothermia
Understand indications for external active rewarming – 2016 Accidental Hypothermia Clinical Practice Guidelines
Understand management of VF in the hypothermic patient
Rapid Sequence Intubation/Airway management
Hypothermic Active Rewarming
ACLS guidelines for Cardiac Arrest management
Use of LUCAS for CPR
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