You are called to a hillwalker who has been found unresponsive on a mountain in winter. His core temperature is estimated at 28°C using a low-reading ...

Question

You are called to a hillwalker who has been found unresponsive on a mountain in winter. His core temperature is estimated at 28°C using a low-reading tympanic thermometer. He has a barely palpable pulse at 30 bpm. What is the most important principle in managing severe hypothermia?

Accepted Answer

Handle the patient gently and avoid rough movement

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Administer IV adrenaline at standard ALS doses

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Immediate rapid rewarming with warm IV fluids

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Defibrillate any arrhythmia immediately

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Aggressive active external rewarming with forced-air blankets

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Severe Hypothermia

You are called to a hillwalker who has been found unresponsive on a mountain in winter. His core temperature is estimated at 28°C using a low-reading tympanic thermometer. He has a barely palpable pulse at 30 bpm. What is the most important principle in managing severe hypothermia?