Heat Ilness Flashcards
1
Q
How long should exercise be in play to drink carbohydrate drink
A
45 mins
2
Q
What percentage of body weight means dehydration
A
Greather than 2
3
Q
What does the heat index have to be to stop play?
A
104
4
Q
Dehydration signs and symptoms
A
Dry mouth thirst head ache dizziness cramps nausea
5
Q
Dehydration Treatment
A
Rehydrate with
Carbs
Electrolytes
Sodium
6
Q
Heat Cramps signs and symptoms
A
Intense pain and muscle contractions
7
Q
Heat Cramps Treatment
A
Hydrate
Stretch
Ice massage
IV
8
Q
Heat Exertion/Exhaustion Treatment
A
Check rectal temp to around 101
Cool down body
Legs elevated
Check core temp every 5-10 mins
9
Q
Heatsroke
A
Increase in body temp of 104
Cold body immersion until it reaches 101-102
10
Q
Heat Syncope
A
Blood flow to the brain decrease
Elevate legs
11
Q
Exertional Hypontremia
A
Diluted sodium in the blood that causes swelling
