Physio - Cold Shock Flashcards
1
Q
Accidental drowning is more common in women than men
A
False
Nearly 80% are from men
2
Q
Name 4 hazards of cold water immersion
A
Cold shock
Peripheral cooling
Hyperthermia
Circum-rescue collapse
3
Q
Cold shock and time frame
A
Skin cooling
First 3 minutes
4
Q
Peripheral cooling and time frame
A
Muscle and tissue cooling
First 30 minutes
5
Q
Hyperthermia and time frame
A
Core cooling
After 30 minutes
6
Q
Circum-rescue collapse and time frame
A
Either before, during or after rescue
7
Q
What is the lethal dose of sea water
A
1.5 litres
8
Q
What is the average gasp of air in 15°C water
A
2.4 litres
