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Environmental emergencies Aaron J. Katz, AEMT-P, CIC

Loss of heat Four ways of losing heat: Conduction Transfer of heat due to direct contact from warmer to cooler bodies/objects Convection Currents of air or water pass over body carrying heat away Radiation Heat that the body emits in waves usually lost from the head and neck Respiration Loss of heat by expiring warm air

Hypothermia (“Cold Injuries”) Cold emergencies Generalized body cooling

Mild hypothermia Core temperature above 95 degrees Signs and Symptoms Shivering Stamping feet Increased pulse and respiratory rate Red skin  pale skin as temperature drops

Moderate hypothermia Core temperature above 90 degrees Signs and Symptoms Rigidity Decreases LOC Skin becomes pale Additional increase in pulse and respiratory rate Lethargy

Severe hypothermia Unresponsive  Cardiac arrest

Cardiac arrest implications Not dead until WARM and DEAD Cardiac arrest patients in hypothermia can often preserve brain function for a much longer time  Give them the benefit of doubt!

Frostbite – local cold injury Localized cooling with prolonged freezing resulting in gangrene or death of tissue Skin usually “blanched” Do not rewarm if there is a chance that it may become frozen again

Localized Hypothermia -- treatment Remove patient from cold environment Protect affected areas Initial assessment Oxygen Remove clothing from affected areas

Localized Hypothermia – treatment - 2 Superficial local cold injury? Remove jewelry Splint and cover extremity Do not rub, massage or expose to cold Deep local cold injury? Remove jewelry Cover exposed areas with dry dressings Do not break blisters, rub, massage, apply heat or allow patient to walk on affected areas

Localized Hypothermia – treatment - 3 Transport – keep patient warm For transport time>30 minutes – “active rewarming” Immerse affected part in warm water – not to exceed 105 degrees Dry sterile dressings – dress between affected fingers and toes Protect against refreezing

Generalized hypothermia – treatment -- general Handle very gently, prevent cardiac arrest from “VFIB” Remove from cold Remove wet clothing Wrap in dry blankets Do not allow exertion ABCs Oxygen Allow seconds for pulse check CPR as needed

Generalized hypothermia – treatment Patient alert? Actively rewarm patient Heat packs to groin area, lateral chest and neck Patient unconscious or not responding appropriately? Passively rewarm patient Start CPR as needed Do not allow eating or drinking Transport immediately

Hyperthermia Heat exhaustion (“Patients presenting with moist, pale, and normal to cool temperature”) Heat stroke (“Patients presenting with hot, dry or moist skin”) Progression often occurs from heat exhaustion to heat stroke unless the situation is corrected Children and the elderly most at risk Certain common medications can make hyperthermia more severe

Patients presenting with moist, pale, and normal to cool temperature Caused by prolonged heat exposure or extreme physical activity causing loss of body salts (“electrolytes”) Signs and symptoms include Cramps Weakness Pale moist skin Nausea/vomiting Weak pulse Dropping BP as patient becomes more dehydrated

Patients presenting with moist, pale, and normal to cool temperature -- treatment ABCs -- Oxygen Remove from heat to a cool environment – remove outer clothing Place patient in shock position Transport immediately During transport remove excess clothing and fan the patient Patient conscious, not nauseated, able to drink without assistance? Have patient drink water Patient unconscious or vomiting? Transport with patient in recovery position

Patients presenting with hot, dry or moist skin Body loses the ability to regulate its temperature – causing excess body heat that can not be removed S/S include: Hot most often dry skin AMS  Loss of consciousness Little or no perspiration Seizures death

Patients presenting with hot, dry or moist skin -- treatment ABCs -- Oxygen Remove from heat to A/C environment Remove outer clothing Active cooling Ice packs to groin, neck, armpits Cool wet towels on body Fan the patient aggressively Transport immediately

Heat emergencies – some common sense Call for ALS! – although NY State protocol does not mention it Do not dump the patient in a cold bath Why not?

S/S of dehydration/ Hypovolemia Poor skin “turgor” – tenting Extreme thirst Positive orthostatic changes – (positive tilt test)

Positive orthostatic changes When moving patient from supine position to sitting standing position: Systolic BP drops by at least or Pulse rate increases by at least 10 Must wait 1 – 2 minutes once position is changed STOP if patient becomes distressed in any way