PPT-HYPERTHERMIA (HEAT STROKE OR HEAT EXHAUSTION)& Fever

By Dr Hussein ALNaji Hyperthermia is the elevation of core body temperature caused by excessive heat production or absorption or to deficient heat loss when the causes of these abnormalities are purely physical. The Center for Life Enrichment. Quality Assurance . 2013. Heat Exhaustion. Section 1. Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness . that . can occur after you’ve been exposed to high temperatures for a period of time and have become dehydrated. Heat Stress. The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn't enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if precautions are not taken such as drinking water frequently and resting in the shade or air conditioning. Heat illnesses range from heat rash and heat cramps . The Center for Life Enrichment. Quality Assurance . 2013. Heat Exhaustion. Section 1. Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after you’ve been exposed to high temperatures for a period of time and have become dehydrated. Pre-Quiz. Question #1. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, what was the deadliest type of extreme weather event to strike the US? . Tornadoes. Floods. Heat. Question #2. The urban heat island phenomenon causes warmer temperatures in cities during both the daytime and the nighttime. . 2014 . DOL Safety Training Stand Down. Heather Martin, MSPH . 2. Heat Illness: Matter of Life or Death. Heat is the leading weather-related killer in the US- more than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, lightning or any other weather event combined. . L. Michael Waters, Jr., DO. St. Vincent’s Primary Care-. Branan. Field. Adjunct Clinical Professor PCOM-GA. Disclosures. Absolutely no conflicts to disclose!. I have 2 sons, they are both in this picture and involved with sports. Mr. . Amshoff. Moore Medical Arts. Heat Illness. By the end of this session you will be able to:. Differentiate among heat related issues. Recognize when someone has heat exhaustion. Respond appropriately to someone who has heat related illness. Overview. Definition. Signs and Symptoms. Causes. Treatment and Prevention. Types of Hyperthermia. Heat Cramp. Heat Syncope. Heat Exhaustion. Heat Stroke. Case Studies. Thermotherapy. What is Hyperthermia?. 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. DOL Safety Training Stand Down. Heather Martin, MSPH . 2. Heat Illness: Matter of Life or Death. Heat is the leading weather-related killer in the US- more than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, lightning or any other weather event combined. . Emergency Medicine – University of Ottawa. March 2013. Heat Related Illness. Goals & Objectives. Discuss the thermoregulation differences between . hyperthermic. entities and fever. Discuss the differences between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke and their target organ injuries. PA Training for Health & Safety. (PATHS). Heat Related Injuries/Illnesses. PPT-045-03. 2. Learning Objective. To understand how to work safely in the sun . PPT-045-03. 3. What we’ll Talk About. 24/10/2012. OUTLINE. Define and discuss . aetiology of thermal disorders. Relevance to ICU. Clinical . Presentation of MH. Differential diagnosis and pitfalls. Treatment in theatre and ICU. Subsequent management. important group of illnesses will then dissipates heat via 4 mechanisms: evaporation, conduction, convection and radiation b.Conductive vomiting and collapse. This history is consistent with a diag