PPT-Heat Related Emergencies

Cindy Burnette MSN RN CACP SANE Trauma Outreach Coordinator for Education and Injury Prevention Medical Center Hospital What are heat emergencies Heat related emergencies are a health crisis caused by exposure to hot weather and sun. Heat . Burden While . Wearing . Personal . Protective Equipment (PPE). Developed for . Healthcare . Workers . and Site Coordinators . Providing . Care . in . West African Countries Affected by the Ebola . R. John Brewer NREMT-P. Dental Education Inc.. Drug Related emergencies. The administration of drugs is common in the practice of dentistry and oral surgery.. The majority of the drugs used in dentistry can be divided into four categories.. Wearing . Personal . Protective Equipment (PPE). Developed for . Healthcare . Workers . and Site Coordinators . Providing . Care . in . West African Countries Affected by the Ebola . Outbreak. October . Pre Test. 1. Heat Related Illnesses can be fatal and result in death. A) . True. . B) . False. 2. Elderly and young children are not at risk for Heat Related Illnesses. A. ) . True. B) . False. Susan Harwood Training Grant. This material was produced under a grant . (. SH – 26280 - SH4) . . from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products, or organization imply endorsement by the U.S. . Objectives. At the end of this training you will:. Know the types of heat-related illnesses,. Know the causes of heat-related illnesses and conditions of high risk,. Know how to prevent heat-related illnesses and. Prevention of Heat Related Illnesses in Agriculture Susan Harwood Training Grant This material was produced under a grant ( SH – 26280 - SH4) from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products, or organization imply endorsement by the U.S. Heat Related Illness. Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, and Heat Stroke are conditions caused by over exposure to heat, loss of fluids and electrolytes. . How they come up with what temperature it really feels like…. The body burns calories and produces heat to maintain 98.6 Fahrenheit temperature.. Two effective ways the body rids itself of heat are: . Sweating - Sweat . evaporating . from skin . cools the body. Assistant Director. National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health. National Centre for Disease Control. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. February 14, 2020. Heat. Year 2015-2018 four warmest years on record globally. Key . Points. Environment does not have to be extremely cold for a person to suffer a cold-related emergency, especially if the person is wet or if it is windy.. Young children are susceptible to cold-related emergencies b/c their body temperature regulating system is not fully developed.. Illness With the return of warmer weather , Alberta Health Services EMS would like to remind citizensto stay safe in the heat and sun this summer. While children and the elderly can be more hot and 1 - Related Illness, Emergency Department Visits : 2013 Summary Highlights There were a total of 4,54 1 hospital emergency department (ED) visits in Michigan with self - reported dehydration ( 3 , 5 The Scary Truth. US Heat Deaths in 2022 already higher than 30 Year Average.. OSHA investigates 15-20 Heat Related Deaths per year and 1000+ Heat Related Injuries. Action must be taken to mitigate these preventable tragedies..