Environmental Emergency Trauma Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
hypothermia
A
CBT of less than 95 degrees
- lost the ability to shiver
2
Q
what does CBT stand for?
A
core body temp
3
Q
temp of mild hypothermia
A
89.8-95
4
Q
temp of moderate hypothermia
A
82.5-89.7
5
Q
temp of severe hypothermia
A
less than 82.4
6
Q
ventricular fibrillation
A
- “life-threatening heart rhythm abnormality that occurs when the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) quiver, twitch uncontrollably”
7
Q
management of hypothermia
A
- handle with care
- move to warm environment and start rewarming process
- remove wet/cold clothing
8
Q
heat exhaustion
A
CBT up to 103
9
Q
signs of heat exhaustion
A
- severe cramps
- dizziness
- nausea
- profuse sweating
- headache
10
Q
management of heat exhaustion
A
- move to cool environment
- cool patient with a cool water spray
- contact ALS
11
Q
heat stroke
A
CBT greater than 104
12
Q
signs of heat stroke
A
- confusion/irrational behavior
- coma
- flushed skin
- pulmonary edema
- dysrhythmias
- GI bleeding
- clotting disorders
- reduced renal function
- hepatic injury
- electrolyte abnormalities
- sweating may be absent
13
Q
management of heat stroke
A
- move to cool environment
- cool by fanning, keep the skin wet
- contact ALS
