Heat Related
call 911/ems
decribe the skin of a person experiencing superficial frostbite
hardened skin, skin that looks paler than the rea around it, pain or stinging followed by numbness
What treatment do you do for cold stressed?
move the body, add layers and eat a high calorie snack
What month is the highest hypothermia related calls for 911?
July- reasoning, people are not dressed appropriately for mountain passes at night during their camping, hiking excursions
describe the skin of a person experiencing heat exhaustion
warm and moist skin
describe the skin of a person experiencing deep frostbite
skin that is hard to the touch, skin that is white, blue black or mottled, complete loss of feeling
what treatment do you do for mild hypothermia?
no movement for 30 mins, warm up with a blanket, eat a high calorie snack
describe the skin of a person experiencing heat stroke
red hot dry skin
what are the 3 signs of trench foot
swollen, cold and waxy feet, peeling skin, reduced sensitivity to touch , a wooden feeling in their feet, delayed capillary refill
what treatment do you do for moderate hypothermia
what is the initial and most crucial action you should take to help a person showing signs of any heat related illness such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke
move them immediately to a cooler envirnoment
what is a safe method for warming someone who has frostbite
remove anything that may restrict blood flow to the affected area, thaw the area only is you are sure it will not freeze again
what are the 2 care steps for someone experiencing severe hypothermia
if the person has no obvious vital signs, check for breathing for 60 seconds, if the person is breathing follow steps for moderate. if the person is not breathing start CPR and call 911/ems
what is the order of preference for aggressively cooling someone
immerse a persons forearms in cool water
pour water on the persons clothing and or on towels and place them on the persons chest, fan the person
apply ice or cold packs to the persons armpits and chest