Service Members practice a medical evacuation during military training and need teamwork and good communication to optimize performance. (37th IBCT photo by Sgt. Kimberly Lamb)

Management Algorithm for Heat Illness: En-route care by EMS

Treatment algorithms are diagrams that streamline treatment directives based on the patient’s presentation of symptoms. The flowcharts enable clinical teams to optimize medical care and the management of illness and injury. Medical personnel can refer to the below treatment algorithm for clinical-care guidance on how to treat Service Members suspected with heat illness and exercise-associated hyponatremia.

Published on: March 20, 2020

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