first aid Flashcards
what is HYPERthermia ?
elevated body temperature around 38.5, heat induced illness
what are some HYPERthermia symptoms?
body temp over38.5, heart pounding, headache, nausea? vomiting, dizziness, confusion, loss of consciousness.
what is HYPOthermia?
when our core body temp drops below 35 . 33-35 mild HYPOthermia, below 32 severe, less. than 28 is life threatening.
signs of HYPOthermia?
feeling cold, shivering, loss concentration, dizziness, slowed breathing, loss of control over fine motor skills.
CPR rates
30 compression to 2 breaths. compression rates are 100 a minuet
DRSABCD
Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defib
COWS
Can you hear me, Open your eyes, whats your name,Squeeze my hand
RICER
Rest, Ice Compression, Elevation, referral.