EMS treats injured Marine with signs of heat injury during military workout. Photo by Jack Adamyk.

Treatment Algorithm for Heat Illness: Medics and other medical personnel

Treatment algorithms are diagrams that streamline treatment directives based on the patient’s presentation. The flowcharts enable clinical teams to optimize medical care and 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.

Published on: March 20, 2020

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