1. HEAT/COLD EMERGENCIES FIRST AID

2. HEAT EMERGENCIES Overexposure to high temp. can lead to chemical imbalance 3 types Heat Cramps Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke

3. HEAT CRAMPS Least serious Caused by exposure to heat / low K & Ca Tx= Massage muscle cramp Rest Replenish vitamins & minerals

4. HEAT EXHAUSTION Extended period of high temp. S&S= Pale/Clammy skin Excessive sweating Weakness/Headache Muscle cramps N/V Dizziness Tx= Stop activity Move to a cooler location Apply wet cloths (neck, chest) Sip electrolytes Supine Legs elevated Watch for shock

5. HEAT STROKE Prolong exposure to high temp. Medical emergency Cooling system has stopped Temp. may rise to 105F

6. HEAT STROKE S&S Red, hot, dry skin NO sweating Rapid pulse Seizure may occur Tx 911 Move inside Skin sponged with cool water Ice packs (ONLY wrist, neck, ankles) Watch for shock

7. COLD EMERGENCIES Extended exposure to cold temp. 2 Types Hypothermia Frostbite

8. HYPOTHERMIA Body temp. 95F or less Children & elderly @ high risk S&S Shivering Numbness/Drowsiness Confusion/Poor coordination Tx {Rapid warming can cause arrhythmia} Move to warm area Remove wet clothing; wrap in blankets Give warm liquids (if alert)

9. FROSTBITE Freezing tissue fluid Early S&S Redness Tingling Late S&S Pale (white, gray) Cold Numb Tx Soak in warm water Do not rub area Watch for shock Save extremity