EC & Injures:heat Part 2 Flashcards
What percent of dehydration causes a change In performance
8-10%
What does TX stand for
Treatment
What temp inside the body causes death
107-108 F
Which of the following is a medical emergency Heat stroke Heat dehydration/exhaustion Heat rash Heat syncope Heat cramps
Heat stroke
Heat stroke
MOI:
What shuts down
S/S:
TX:
MOI: elevate core body temp above
104f or 40C
Hypothalamus shuts down
S/S: confusion, fatigue, nausea, LOC, erratic behavior, seizures, sweating
Tx: immerse body in cold water
And transport to the hospital
CAUTION WITH RETURN TO PLAY
What does heat acclimatization consist of
Occurs over 1-2 wks of prolonged heat exposure
Your body makes physiological changed as it adapts to heat
What are the four stages of heat acclimatization
1) sweating occurs at an earlier onset
2) increased sweating production and evaporation of sweat
3) decreased sodium/electrolyte concentration in sweat
4) increase peripheral blood flow
What is the primary goal of fluid replacement
To maintain plasma volume so that circulation and sweating an work at optimal levels
What percent of weight loss affects athletic performance
2%
What precent of weight loss affects the thermoregulatory mechanisms
3-5%
True or false
Each pound of water loss= 1 pint of water
1
When should you drink water?
Before you are thirsty
If you are thirsty then you are ?
Dehydration
During activity how much water should you drink per 15 minutes
6-8 oz
What do sports drinks provide?
Sodium, carbs, electrolytes
Who is the person who died from heat stroke and played for the Vikings
Korey stringer
What are the ways that hydration status can be measured
Refractometer
Urine color chart
Weight chart
What number should you stay above for the urine color chart
3
How can you prevent heat illness
Educate coaches and athletes Acclimatize athletes Measure heat index and humidity Ensure proper hydration Timing of practice Proper clothing Proper equipment use Playing surface Monitor hydration
What are the so case studies and when they take place
Oct. 6, 2007 Chicago marathon
Aug. 20, 2008 Max Stinson’ death at a KY HS football practice
What took place at the Chicago marathon
It was freakishly hot Included 45,000 runners 75F at the 10am start 88F at noon 1-2pm EMS is overwhelmed with heat illness and stops the race 700+ treat with heat illness 185 transports to he hospital 12 people in ICU 1 SCD
How could the Chicago marathon been avoided
They could have been more prepared
Who is the people who talks about hydration
Dr. Doug Casa
What happened to Max Stinsons
Collapses during football practice at Pleasure Ridge park HS
Max does return to practice and gets hosed down with water
