All triage presentations
Environmental

Heat / cold exposure

ED triage front-load checklist

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Lead with the essentials

  1. 1Type/duration of exposure
  2. 2Environment
  3. 3Core temp if available
  4. 4GCS
  5. 5Shivering or cessation
  6. 6Skin findings
  7. 7Exertional heat exposure
  8. 8Hydration
  9. 9Relevant meds/comorbidities
  10. 10Trauma
Front-load

Key points

  • Type/duration of exposure.
  • Environment.
  • Core temp if available.
  • GCS.
  • Shivering or cessation.
  • Skin findings.
  • Exertional heat exposure.
  • Hydration.
  • Relevant meds/comorbidities.
  • Trauma.
  • Warming/cooling performed.