Test 2 Flashcards
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Hypothermia
decreased body temp cold illness Combination or cold windy and damp conditions
Hyperthermia
Increased body temp
Hypothermia danger zone
Core temp between77-85 degrees equal death
Hyperthermia danger zone
Core body temp above 104 equal death
Hydration. In cold
Replace fluids as much as if working out in the heat
Dehydration
reduces blood volume equals less fluid to warm tissue
Signs of frostnip
Involves ears nose cheeks fingers and toes
Skin appears firm with cold painless areas
Symptoms of frost nip
May peel or blister within 24-72 hours
How to treat frostnip
Treat with firm pressure no rubbing blowing hot air on the spot
Signs of superfical frostbite symptoms
Superficial skin and subcutaneous tissue
Pale hard cold and waxy With rewarming skin will feel numb then sting then burn may produce painful blisters
Deep frostbite
Serious injury frozen tissue
Medical emergency immediate hospitalization
Rapid rewarming required hot drinks hot pads and blankets
With rewarming skin looks blotchy red swollen and very painful
Can become gangrenous if not treated
Preventing heat illness
Use common sense and caution Fluid replacement Unrestricted replacement Replace fluids every 15 min Fluid replacement equal sweat loss Clear urine Acclimatization Minimum of 10-14 days ID susceptible individuals
Flash to bang theory
Estimation of how far lightning is
Time lighting is sighted count number of seconds until bang is heard divide by 5 miles away the storm is
30 count 6 miles away inherent danger monitor conditions 15 count 3 miles leave field immediatly seek shelter
30 min should pass from last strikebefore returning
Conduction
direct contact with cooler object ex ice towel
Convection
Contact witht cooler air or water mass ex wind
Radiation
Heat generated from metabolism of object
Evaporation
Sweat evaporation from skin surface
Heat stress
Evaporation impaired when humidity reaches 65 percent and stops at 75
Prevention of hypothermia
Proper apparel thin layers that can easily be removed or added
Warm up suits wornduring breaks
Acute injury is
traumatic sudden and onset
chronic injury is
overuse gradual
Sprain
injury to ligament connective tissue behind bones
sprain occurs when
joint is forced beyond normal limits or planes of movement
fractures occur as
a result of stresses and strains placed on bones