Heat Ilnesses
Characterized by heavy perspiration with normal or slightly above normal body temperatures
What is Heat Exhaustion?
Hearing thunder 30 seconds after seeing lightning indicates the lightning is less that 10kms away
What is the 30 Rule?
Areas on the skin which become swollen, itchy and red caused by exposure to cold temperatures.
What is Chilblains?
Wash your back and other areas that are prone to sweat after you come home.
What is a prevention measure for prickly heat?
Body heat from another person can help in this emergency.
What is hypothermia?
Classic and Exertional
What are types of Heatstroke?
Occurs when lightning strikes a taller object near the victim and a portion of the current jumps from taller object to the victim.
What is a side flash or side splash?
The freezing of the full thickness of the skin which still moves in relation to the underlying tissue. These injuries look very similar to burns.
What is Superficial frostbite
5-7 ounces of fluids every 15-20 minutes.
What is the amount of fluids you should drink to replenish the necessary fluids in your body?
Immediately stop the activity, Rest in a cool, shady place, Drink cool water and/or sports drink, Stretch the cramped muscle, and seek medical attention.
What is treatment for heat cramps?
Prickly Heat
What is Heat Rash?
Less than 1 in a million
What are the odds of being struck by lightening?
Occurs when body heat is lost to the surrounding air.
What is convection?
Disconnect radio antennas, move away from a drill, and get off the water.
What are ways to protect yourself from a lightening strike?
Move the victim immediately out of the heat and to a cool place. Give cool liquids- cool water and/or sports drink. Raise the victims legs 8-12 inches. Remove excess clothing. Sponge victim’s body with cool water and fan. If no improvement within 30 minutes- call EMS
What is treatment for heat exhaustion?
Color of urine indicating proper hydration
What is yellow or clear?
late afternoon or evening, and around sunrise
What are the times thunderstorms occur most often?
Indicated by mild shivering, goose bumps and numb hands.
What is mild hypothermia
Where possible, shield yourself from the wind
What is a way to prevent cold temperature injuries/illnesses?
Never ignore numbness.
What is a first-aid measure for frostbite?
Best combatant for any heat illness
What is hydration?
Develop as the downward-moving leader approaches the ground.
What are streamers?
Last about 1 to 3 minutes when you first fall in the water
What is cold water shock?
Wear PPE
What is a way to protect yourself from all types injuries/illnesses
Move the victim to a warm area.
What is a first-aid measure for cold weather injuries?