Heat Stroke
Name at least 5 signs and symptoms
High body temperate, the absent of sweating, high, red, or flushed skin, rapid pulse, difficulty breathing, strange behavior.
How long can heat exhaustion last?
24-48 hours
Most commonly affected areas from frostbite?
Toes, Nose, Cheeks, Ears, Chin
What the medical definition of Hypothermia?
What is abnormally low body temperature.
What are 2 types of people more susceptible to heat stroke
sickle cell, and high blood pressure
1. Headaches
2. Raised body temperature
3. Sweating heavily
4. Fatigue
5. Nausea and Vomiting
6. Weak or Rapid Pulse
7. Anxiety
8. Poor Coordination
The maximum amount of time is can take to recover from frostbite.
6 Months
When was Hypothermia first recognized?
Mid 20th Century
How to treat heat stroke
Immediate cooling using ice, if fluids, water or electrolytes
How to avoid heat exhaustion?
Frostbite happens when ____ form and cells and blood vessels are damaged.
Ice crystals
What are the main causes of Hypothermia?
Accidental exposed to cold, immersion in cold water, injury from a serious accident.
What is heat stroke?
the body stops regulating temperature leading to the body heating up, and possible organ failure
The 5 vital organs that can be temporarily or permantently damaged from heat stroke.
Heart, Lung, Kidney, Liver, Brain
What is a condition that increases the risk of frostbite, often associated with poor circulation and diabetes?
Peripheral vascular disease
Two types if herbal teas that can reduce the symptoms of Hypothermia?
Green tea, Panax Ginseny
How to avoid heat stroke
stay hydrated, wear appropriate clothing, pace yourself, stay cool, take a break when needed
What 2 Chronic medical conditions make a worker at greater risk for heat illness.
Diabetes and Heart Illness
this is what Happens during the fourth stage of Frostbite.
What is the frostbite starts affecting the entirety of the skin, muscles, and bone.
Whats the best way to treat Hypothermia?
Warm blankets, warm clothing, and warm beverages.