Pathology
What is heat stroke?
Body temperature reading is 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is hyperthermia?
This is considered the one of the most important prevention measures when regarding heat illnesses.
What is acclimation?
This is the second step after cooling an individual with suspected heat stoke.
Call 911
This condition is when muscle fibers break down and release proteins and ions into the bloodstream overwhelming the kidneys.
What is Rhabdomyolysis?
These charged ions assist in muscle and nerve communication.
Individuals partaking in activities in the extreme heat should wear these.
What are lightweight clothes?
What are pulse points/superficial blood vessels?
This is the result of sweat ducts being blocked
What is heat rash?
This part of the diencephalon regulates heart rate, blood pressure and one other key function of homeostasis.
What is the hypothalamus?
The reason staying hydrated is so important
What is maintaining blood volume?
This is something you should not do when treating heat rash
What is applying ointment?