Types of Heat Injuries
When SM has hot, dry skin AND a CORE temp of 104
What is Heatstroke?
Being conscious of the people around you and your surroundings
What is Being Aware
the body's largest organ
What is Skin
Known SM with SICKLE CELL who COLLAPSES and/or showing loss of coordination, sluggish, experiencing tenderness of muscle during and after EXERTION
Exertional Collapse w/ SCT (sickle cell trait)
Noticing changes, asking how one is doing, and offering support to others
What is Checking in on Battle Buddies
Made up of 60% of water
What is the human body
SM's who are sweating profusely, pale, signs of weakness, and slightly elevated body temp
What is Heat Exhuastion
Drinking water and appropriate amount of electrolytes to accommodate heat/weather changes
What is Staying Hydrated?
What is the Heart?
SM excessively drinking water, AMS, vomiting and or large amounts of clear urine
What is Hyponatremia?
People who are prior heat casualties, have/had sunburn, Obese, has consumed drugs/alcohol, those who are dehydrated
Knowing People At Risk of Heat Injuries
The body has this many bones (can be off by <10)
What is 206?
mucle cramps of arms, legs or abdomen due to heat
What are Heat Cramps
Heat Index, Work-Rest Cycle, Appropriate uniforms for weather, etc.
When you drink so much water you get sick.
What is Water intoxication?