Table 1.

Recommended equipment list for heat Deck

Rectal thermometer with disposable probes or disposable probe cover Thermometer for water temperature monitoring Medical gloves Partitions for rectal temperature assessment area Cold water immersion tub Pole-less, mesh stretcher for patient transfer in and out of cold water immersion tub Ice Ice chest Water Hose to supply and drain water pH monitor Towels for cooling Sheets to maintain patient posture Medical record for exertional heat stroke Clock Cold water immersion tub cleaning equipment

Point-of-care blood electrolyte and glucose analysing kit Oral sodium Oral glucose 3% saline injection 50% glucose injection 1 mg glucagon injection Intravenous infusion kit Towels for drying Cots or beds for postcooling observation Chair Blankets for rewarming Emesis basin Medical waste container Change of clothes (for after cooling) Wheelchair Wheeled stretcher Cardiac defibrillator Cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment Air conditioning unit/fan Personal protective equipment