Temperature Regulation Heat Exhaustion Sunstroke Heat Cramps Heat Injury Prevention Thermal Regulation How our body looses heat Evaporation RADIATION CONDUCTION CONVECTION Heat Exhaustion ID: 933973
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HEAT INJURIES
Slide2What we are going to talk about!
Temperature Regulation
Heat Exhaustion
SunstrokeHeat CrampsHeat Injury Prevention
Slide3Thermal Regulation:
How our body looses heat
Evaporation
Slide4RADIATION
Slide5CONDUCTION
Slide6CONVECTION
Slide7Heat Exhaustion
Slide8Heat Exhaustion Symptoms
In more detail
Thirst
Weakness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Muscle cramps
Heavy sweating
Flushed and red skin
Rapid heart rate
Confusion
Fatigue
Slide9Treatment of Heat Exhaustion
Move to shade
Loosen tight clothing
Give cool fluidsAllow patient to restMonitor temperature
Slide10Prevention of Heat Exhaustion
Heat injuries are often a leadership failure
Ensure rest in shade
Hydration
Prevent exertion with high heat and humidity
Slide11SUNSTROKE
Medical
Emergency
Failure to sweat
High body temperature (>104)
Slide12Signs of Heatstroke
Hot and dry skin
Confusion
Unconsciousness
Seizures
Rapid heartbeat
Rapid breathing
Slide13Treatment of Heatstroke
Medical Emergency
ABC’s
Cool the patient
Move to shade
Wet skin
Fan or expose to breeze
Ice packs to armpits, groin, and back of neck and back
Monitor body temperature
They are NOT dehydrated generally
If no RECTAL thermometer
Cool to shivering
Slide14Heat Cramps
Strenuous activity in heat
Associated with:
DehydrationInadequate dietary salt intakePrior heat crapsLack of acclimatization
Slide15Heat Injuries Are Preventable
Remember the medics are DYING to take care of you
Slide16Prevention of Heat Injuries
Hydration
Rest in shade
Un-blouse pants
Wear a hat
Cover skin
Loose clothing
Sunglasses!
Slide17Hydration
We sweat water!
Drink before outdoor work
(60-70 degree) NOT cold
Frequent sips
Not sugar or caffeine
Goal is clear urine
Slide18Camelbacks are very effective
Permit hydration while working
Frequent sipping
Larger bladder volumeWeight on back and close to body