HAPE, HACE, and Hypothermia
Presentation with visual aids, case study and hands-on practice. Dr. Jarod Berggren is an Emergency Medicine physician with USACS in Denver, CO. His presentation included but wasn't limited to the physiology behind altitude related emergencies like HAPE and HACE; key points in patient assessment, prevention and treatment or ideal transportation decisions. Included real patient presentations from case studies, including vital signs and ECG rhythms. Discussed and practiced proper patient handling and packaging to prevent heat loss in hypothermic patients.
Target Audience
Breckenridge Ski Patrol
Learning Objectives
Identify stages of hypothermia
Assessment of altitude related illness including acute mountain sickness, HAPE and HACE
Proper packaging and transport
Common arrhythmias
Medication administration considerations
Dr. Jarod Berggren, MD
USACS Emergency Medicine
EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Common Spirit Prehospital Services Training Center and group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG).
Available Credit
- 1.00 Medical
- 1.00 NCCP-Medical: Special Healthcare Needs

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