first aid Flashcards

1
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what is HYPERthermia ?

A

elevated body temperature around 38.5, heat induced illness

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what are some HYPERthermia symptoms?

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body temp over38.5, heart pounding, headache, nausea? vomiting, dizziness, confusion, loss of consciousness.

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what is HYPOthermia?

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when our core body temp drops below 35 . 33-35 mild HYPOthermia, below 32 severe, less. than 28 is life threatening.

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signs of HYPOthermia?

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feeling cold, shivering, loss concentration, dizziness, slowed breathing, loss of control over fine motor skills.

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5
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CPR rates

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30 compression to 2 breaths. compression rates are 100 a minuet

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DRSABCD

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Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defib

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COWS

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Can you hear me, Open your eyes, whats your name,Squeeze my hand

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RICER

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Rest, Ice Compression, Elevation, referral.

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