What is the main cause of most heat related illnesses?
Dehydration
What is the name of decreased core body temp
Hypothermia
What does WATCH mean in regards to weather
Storms/weather favorable
Who is responsible of creating the EAP
Ms. T (athletic trainer)
If Ms. T did not have a Kestrel (WBGT reader), what chart should she use
Heat index
Benign condition associated with a red raised rash accompanied by sensations of prickling and tingling during sweating
Heat rash
What is the name of the illness whos symptoms consist of hard, cold, pale or white and numb skin (larger area)
Frostbite
List two safe places to hide during lightening
House, bus, car, indoor
What does EAP stand for
Emergency action plan
What is the name of the board used when dealing with a c-spine injury?
Spine board
Signs and symptoms include: pale skin, profuse sweating, stomach cramps with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, headache, persistent muscle cramps and dizziness/loss of coordination
Heat exhaustion
What happens if you have stage 3 of frostbite
Skin dies off and amputation may be needed
At what mile does Ms. T warn athletes about lightening and at what miles does Ms. T evacuate athletes and/or fans, coaches, etc.
Warn = 10
Evacuate = 6
List at least 3 things Ms. T (AT) should tell the 911 operator when activation EAP
Name and title
Address and location of injured athlete
Nature of injury and what is needed
Current level of care being provided
Telephone number in which you are calling
Nearest crossroads
Number of injured people
Be the last to hang up
What 3 things does a WGBT reading take into account?
Temp, humidity, and wind
Results in either gradual onset of muscle weakness, swelling, and pain, presence of darkened urine and renal dysfunction or in severe cases, sudden collapse, renal failure and death
Rhabdomyolysis
What is this?
Frostnip
If there is lightening, when does an all clear come
After there is no lightening or thunder after 30 mins
List the directions the person holding c-spine should give (there are 5)
1. Lift of 3
2. Board in
3. Board stop
4. Down
5. Is anyone not ready
What are the 4 nutrients needed to stay hydrated (electrolytes)
Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride
What is the key difference between heat STROKE and heat EXHAUSTION
Having a core body temp of 104 or above
How should you warm someone who has hypothermia
Gradually! Wrap in blankets or foil and warm slowly
List out 3 safe places to hide during a tornado
Basement
Bathroom/room with no windows
Closet
Hallway
What are the steps of CPR
1. Check airways
2. Check breathing
3. Check alertness
4. Call 911
5. Begin CPR
What is the name of this lift
6 plus lift