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Heat Cramps- painful muscle spasms, usually in legs or abdomen. They are least severe and usually a sign that the body is having trouble with the heat. Move the person to cool place Give them a sport type drink or water Lightly stretch cramping muscle
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Heat Exhaustion- More severe than heat cramps and include, cool moist skin, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness and exhaustion Move to cooler place Apply cool wet clothes, spray person with water Fan the person Give small amounts of sports drink or water If person gets worse call 9-1-1
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Heat Stroke- Least common and most severe. Develops when the bodies systems become overwhelmed by heat and stop functioning. Symptoms include Extremely high body temperature Red skin that can either be dry or moist Changes in consciousness Vomiting Rapid weak pulse Confusion Seizures
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Call 9-1-1 Rapidly cool the body temperature by immersing the person to the neck in cold water if possible or spray person with water Sponge the person over the entire body with ice water doused towels Cover the person with bags of ice Care for other conditions found Give fluids as tolerated depending on condition
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Hypothermia The lowering of the body’s core temperature to a point at which body function becomes impaired. Signs may include : shivering numbness glassy stare loss of consciousness Care Call 9-1-1 Move to warm area Remove wet clothing and dry person Warm body gradually by wrapping in blankets Keep head covered to retain body heat If they are alert give them warm fluids that do not contain caffeine or alcohol
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Freezing of a body part that has been exposed to the cold. Signs: Numbness or lack of feeling in affected area Skin that appears waxy, is cold to touch or discolored (black,white,yellow, blue) Blisters
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Do not rub infected area which can cause tissue damage For minor frostbite, rapidly re-warm the affected part by using skin to skin contact such as a warm hand. For more serious injury, gently soak the affected area in warm water Keep frostbitten part in warm water until normal color returns Loosely bandage the area with dry sterile bandage Do not break blisters If it is severe call 9-1-1
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Wounds are usually classified as open or closed. In a closed wound the soft tissue damage occurs beneath the skin. The least severe is a bruise, also called a contusion. 4 types of open wounds Abrasions- scrapes Lacerations- cuts Avulsions or amputations Punctures
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Put on Gloves! Cover wound with dressing and firmly press against the wound until bleeding stops Apply pressure bandage over the dressing to maintain pressure on the wound and to hold dressing in place. If the blood soaks through do not remove just add another bandage and continue to apply pressure.
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RICE Rest Immobilize Cold Elevate
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Sit with head slightly forward while pinching the nostrils together for 10 minutes. If pinching does not stop the bleeding: Apply an ice pack to the bridge of the nose Put pressure on the upper lip beneath the nose
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Burns are also classified by sources: Thermal - from heat Chemical and Electrical Radiation- usually from the sun
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Stop the burning by removing the person from the source of the burn. Check for life threatening conditions As soon as possible cool the burn with large amounts of cool water. Cover the burn with loose sterile dressing Do not remove pieces of cothing stuck to the burn.
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Call 9-1-1- Be aware that electrocution can cause cardiac and respiratory emergencies- be prepared to perform CPR or use an AED. Look for entry and exit wounds and give appropriate care.
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Trouble breathing If it covers more than 1 body part or a large surface area Suspected burns to the airway Burns to head, neck, feet or genitals Has a burn resulting from chemicals, explosions or electricity
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Diabetics may experience life- threatening emergencies from too much or too little insulin in their bodies. Too much insulin can cause a low sugar level (hypoglycemia), which can lead to insulin shock. Not enough insulin can cause a high level of sugar (hyperglycemia), which can cause a diabetic coma.
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Symptoms of insulin shock include: Weakness, drowsiness Rapid pulse Fast breathing Pale, sweaty skin Headache, trembling Odorless breath Numbness in hands or feet Hunger Symptoms of diabetic coma include : Weak and rapid pulse Nausea Deep, sighing breaths Unsteady gait Confusion Flushed, warm, dry skin Odor of nail polish or sweet apple Drowsiness, gradual loss of consciousness
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If the person is unconscious or unresponsive, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. If an unconscious person exhibits life-threatening conditions, place the person horizontally on a flat surface, check breathing, pulse and circulation, and administer CPR while waiting for professional medical assistance If the person is conscious, alert and can assess the situation, assist him or her with getting sugar or necessary prescription medication. If the person appears confused or disoriented, give him or her something to eat or drink and seek immediate medical assistance.
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Stroke- When the blood flow to part of the brain is cut off or when there is bleeding in the brain. FAST Face -weakness or numbness Arm -weakness or numbness in 1 arm Speech -slurred speech or difficulty talking Time- Try to determine when signals began- time is critical
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