Dangers of Heat
Premature skin aging; skin cancer
This is the life-threatening illness occurring when core body temperature is above 104 degrees.
Heat stroke
What is a good treatment for muscle cramps?
Pickle juice, stretching, mustard, ice massage
Where is the safest place to be during a lightning storm?
Inside...an enclosed structure with grounded electricity.
What organ does a stroke affect primarily?
Brain
EAP
Biggest symptom is muscle spasm in the legs or abdomen.
Muscle cramps
What is the #1 best way to manage someone going into heat stroke?
ice water immersion
How long after the last lightning strike can we go back outside?
30 minutes
What age group can be affected by a stroke?
Any age
What is the best way to monitor the weather to see if it's safe to work outside?
WBGT
Caused by a drop in blood pressure when blood pools in the legs.
Heat syncope
You have an athlete with heat exhaustion, not yet heat stroke. They're alert. Give 2 treatments for this person.
Shaded area; take off excess clothing; cool fluids; go indoors; misting fans; ice bags; ice towels
If you see it, flee it. If you hear it, clear it!
What does F.A.S.T. stand for?
Face arms speech time
This method of heat transfer - that usually does the most to call us - doesn't work well when it's super humid outside.
Evaporation
This is a genetic blood disorder that can be exacerbated by exercise in heat.
Sickle cell disease
What is the most accurate way to measure core body temperature?
Rectal temperature
6
How long does a ministroke last?
About 5 minutes
This is the type of heat transfer that occurs when a cool breeze blows or a cool rain falls.
Convection
This is the illness occurring when fluid intake (too much water) does not match electrolyte levels. More common in endurance sports.
Hyponatremia
How long (number of days) does it take the body to acclimatize to working in the heat?
10-14 days
How many miles can a single bolt of lightning travel?
12 miles
What is the most common type of stroke?
Ischemic stroke