PEH PERIO Flashcards
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When your normal body temperature drops, what happens to your heart, nervous system and other organs can’t _____?
work normally.
Left untreated, hypothermia can lead to ____?
complete failure of your heart and respiratory system, and eventually to death.
Primary treatments for hypothermia are ____?
methods to warm the body back to a normal temperature.
Name all symptoms of hypothermia.
- Shivering
- Slurred speech
- Slow, shallow breathing
- Weak pulse
- Clumsiness / lack of coordination
- Drowsiness / very low energy
- Confusion or memory loss
- Loss of consciousness
- Bright red, cold skin (in infants)
A natural result of some lifestyle choices such as lack of exercise or poor diet. Related to the state of being fatigued.
Drowsiness or very low energy
The partial or complete loss of the perception of yourself and reality. Is temporary and there is a spontaneous recovery.
Loss of consciousness
Shaking slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, and frightened, or excited.
Shivering
The main underlying cause of this is the progressive damage to brain cells caused by the Alzheimer’s disease.
Confusion or Memory loss
A skin reaction to cold that appears within minutes after cold exposure. The affected skin develops reddish itchy welts.
Bright red, cold skin (in infants)
In medical terms, the loss of consciousness is called a ____
Syncope
This is considered as a medical emergency. When a person is seriously injured or ill, it may be difficult to find the beat of the heart.
Weak pulse
The medical term for lack of coordination.
Afaxia
Ineffective inhalation and exhalation of air
Slow, shallow breathing
Uncoordinated movement, the impairment of one’s coordination.
Clumsiness or lack of coordination
Characterized by the poor pronunciation of words or a change in speed or rhythm while talking
Slurred Speech
A breathing disorder characterized by slow and ineffective breathing
Hypoventilation (otherwise known as respiratory depression)
What is the key to staying safe in the cold?
Wear several layers of clothing.
Wearing the right shoes and clothes helps ___ (3)
- Keep your body heat trapped inside your clothes
- Protect you from cold air, wind, snow, or rain
- Protect you from contact with cold surfaces
What is hypothermia?
A medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, cause a low body temperature.
Severe hyperthermia is defined when the body reaches what temperature?
104degF or 40degC
One of the more serious stages of hyperthermia
Heat exhaustion
To increase the risk of hyperthermia, one must…
Conduct any activity that involves exercise in a warm, humid environment.
Give 5 symptoms of hyperthermia
-Drink 2-3 quarts of water a day
-Avoid exertion or exercise especially during the hottest part of the day
-If travelling, allow 2-3 weeks in an unusually hot climate before attempting any type of exertion
-When outside, wear a hat and loose clothing. When inside, remove as much clothing as needed to stay comfortable
-Take a tepid bath or shower
-Use cold wet towels or dampen clothing with tepid water when the heat is extreme.
-Avoid hot, heavy meals
-Avoid alcohol
-Determine if the person is taking any medications that increase hyperthermia risk; if so, consult the patient’s physician.
Give the 6 etiquettes and safety uses of facilities and equipment
- Take care in using facilities and equipment
- Only use equipment that you already know how to use
- Be alert and aware in the training area.
- Return the equipment properly or leave the venue clean
- Check yourself; practice proper hygiene and care
- Move on the double; do not loiter around the venue or hang on the equipment doing nothing
