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This condition occurs when the body's core temperature falls below 95°F (35°C).
hypothermia
This type of heat transfer occurs when the body loses heat through direct contact with a colder object.
conduction
This type of heat loss occurs when warm air is exhaled and cooler air is inhaled
respiration
These three environmental factors can complicate heat- and cold-related emergencies
air temperature, humidity, and wind
This stage of hypothermia is characterized by an alert patient who is still shivering.
mild hypothermia
This local cold injury occurs when tissues are actually frozen
frostbite
This cold injury commonly affects hikers and hunters who stand in cold water for long periods
immersion foot (trench foot)?
During assessment of a hypothermic patient, EMTs may need to check for a carotid pulse for up to this length of time.
60 seconds
This is the most common heat-related illness
heat exhaustion
Painful muscle spasms that occur after vigorous exercise are known as this condition.
heat cramps
This heat emergency is the least common but most serious form of heat illness
heatstroke
A patient with hot, dry, flushed skin, altered mental status, and a temperature above 104°F is likely experiencing this condition
heatstroke
Hyperthermia is generally defined as a core temperature at or above this temperature
101°F (38.3°C)
This group of people is at particularly high risk for both heat and cold emergencies because of poor thermoregulation
infants and young children
This process is defined as respiratory impairment resulting from submersion or immersion in liquid.
drowning
The basic rule of water rescue is summarized by this phrase.
Reach, Throw, Row, and Only Then Go
Most spinal injuries associated with diving incidents involve this section of the spine.
cervical spine
This scuba diving emergency is commonly known as "the bends."
decompression sickness
Bubbles of air in the bloodstream caused by rapid ascent and breath-holding result in this diving emergency.
an air embolism
The definitive treatment for both decompression sickness and air embolism is this specialized chamber therapy.
recompression (hyperbaric chamber) therapy
This is the most serious local cold injury because the tissues are actually frozen.
frostbite
Patients with heat exhaustion often have this skin condition, which helps distinguish it from heatstroke.
cool, clammy skin with ashen pallor
This slowing of the heart rate occurs when a person is submerged in cold water and may help protect vital organs.
diving reflex
During heatstroke treatment, EMTs should continue cooling until the patient's temperature drops below this value.
102.2°F (39°C)
When assessing a scuba diver, EMTs should determine this information about the dive, including maximum depth, bottom time, and rate of ascent.
the dive parameters (or dive profile)