Environmental Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Decompression sickness
A
When nitrogen is compressed air converts back from solution to gas forming bubbles in the tissues and blood
2
Q
Frostbite
A
Injury that results from environmental induced freezing of the body
3
Q
Heat cramps
A
Severe muscular cramps fatigued by heavy work load or exercise cause is sodium and water loss
4
Q
Heat exhaustion
A
Changes in mental status dizziness nausea headache syncope
5
Q
Heat stroke
A
Body collapse
6
Q
Osborn wave
A
Seen in hypothermia patients
7
Q
Drowning
A
Important information is duration and severity of hypoxia
