Causes
When does Hypothermia occur?
Hypothermia occurs when your body loses heat faster than you can produce it, resulting in low body temperature,usually below 95°F.
If you definitely have frostbite or hypothermia, what should you do?
Go to the hospital.
What is the most obvious sign that someone has hypothermia?
Loss of consciousness.
What color was the background of our first slide?
Black.
What is frostbite?
Frostbite is the freezing of the body tissue resulting in blood vessels contracting, reducing the blood flow and oxygen.
What should you NOT do if you have frostbite?
Never rub frostbitten skin or submerge your hands or feet directly into hot water.
What is the first stage of frostbite called? (Not Normal)
Frostnip
What was the order of our names in the first slide?
Olivia, Alexa, Alyssa
What is the main cause of hypothermia and frostbite?
Improper clothing for cold weather.
What type of exercise should you do if you show signs of hypothermia?
Jumping Jacks.
Clumsiness is a sign of what?
Hypothermia
How many slides did we have?
12
Why might medications increase your risk of having hypothermia?
Medications can change your body temperature.
You should go to the doctor if your skin turns what color?
Grey.
On the hypothermia warning signs photo, which "warning sign" is not really accurate?
Feeling cold. People just get cold sometimes.
How many slides had no pictures?
Three
What type of medical conditions increase risk of frostbite?
Exhaustion, excessive sweating, diabetes, poor blood flow, or dehydration.
If you are showing signs of hypothermia, what type of food should you eat?
Carbohydrates.
What is the order of colors your skin will turn if you have frostbite?
Red, white, grey, black.
How many citations did we have?
9