Heat Illnesses
Which heat illness is described as an overexertion and loss of fluids and electrolytes that leads to muscle spasms?
heat cramps
Your body tried to save/maintain body temp by doing what 2 things?
1. shivering
2. constricting blood vessels in extremities
Name ONE thing that can cause asthma (Only what he discussed in class)
1. allergic reactions
2. cold environments
3. strenuous exercise
During a hot summer day a group of soccer players went out to play some pick-up games. One player began looking a little ill and began looking disoriented and confused. They were excessively sweating and had dilated pupils and their breathing was very rapid. What are they experiencing?
heat stroke
What is acclimatization?
period of time for the body to adjust to its environment.
_____________ refers to an elevated body temperature
hyperthermia
wind chill
_________ are abnormal electrical signals in the brain leading the sudden changes in a person.
seizures
During volleyball tryouts a girl was complaining of dizziness and blurred vision. She ended up fainting and when the ambulance got there she had an elevated temp and hypotension. What did she experience?
heat syncope
_____________ is the direct transfer of heat through some type of medium to a cooler object.
conduction
List the FOUR techniques your body uses to cool off.
1. convection
2. conduction
3. radiation
4. evaporation
Which degree of frostbite has firm, white and waxy skin and begins forming blisters?
2nd degree
Which type of diabetes is more common?
Type 2
While playing outside on a cold and windy night, a young boy came inside because he started shivering a lot. When his mom saw him she noticed his skin was pale and hard and the kid was having difficulty speaking. She started warming him up and have him drink warm water to elevate his temp. What was the child experiencing?
mild hypothermia
______________ is when the level of insulin in the body is too low and blood glucose levels are too high.
hyperglycemia
A heat stroke is characterized by what core body temperature?
104 degrees F
What should you never do when treating frostbite?
rub/massage the area
A ____________ can be used during anaphylactic shock to reverse the conditions of the allergies
EpiPen
During the change of seasons, a track sprinter began having difficulty breathing and her pulse was racing. She began having more anxiety than normal for a race day and she began wheezing. What is she experiencing?
asthma attack
_______________ is a type of illness that leads to a persons altered state. The person is dazed, confused and looses coordination. They have involuntary repetitive motions.
petit mal seizure
Name the illness: thirsty, headache, irritability, weak but rapid pulse, temp of 103 and dizziness
heat exhaustion
What is the temperature range for mild/moderate hypothermia?
90-95 degrees F
________________ is the leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
A 10 year old lacrosse player was hit directly in the chest with the ball while trying to catch a pass. Within seconds he collapsed on the ground and had no pulse and was not breathing. What happened to him?
commotio cordis
What is the time frame for acclimatization to occur?
10-14 days