Heat Ilnesses Flashcards
What type of heat illnesses are there
Heat exhaustion
Heat faint
Heat stroke
Factors that increase heat related conditions
Metabolic rate
Environment Clothing Fitness Race Sex Age
Causes of heat related conditions
Humidity Ambient temperature Length of exposure Convection Radiation PPE
Effect of raised body temp
Increased blood flow
the body and brain
temperatures rise
The body causes more sweat to be produced
Sweating leads to dehydration
potentially critical, even fatal, levels.
Name a few effects of heat related conditions (psychological)
Anxiety
Decreased cognitive skills
Mental confusion
Over estimate personal capabilities
Name a few effects of heat related conditions (physiological)
Work rate inc
Performance drops
Fatigue
Heat related conditions
Heat Exhaustion Heat Faint (Syncope) Heat Oedema Heat Rash Heat Cramp Heat Stroke.
Affects of heat exhaustion
Nausea Vomiting Extreme thirst Stumbling Cramps Tiredness
Effects of heat faint
Headache Dizziness Weakness Tunnel vision Pale sweaty skin Loss of consciousness
Effects of heat stroke
Headache Dizziness Confusion and restlessness Hot, dry skin (no sweating) Muscle weakness/cramps Unconsciousness Convulsions.
Treatment for heat related conditions
Moving to a cool environment
Cooling (monitored to prevent hypothermia)
Removing heavy clothing
Rest period and water amounts for ambient and hot a humid entries
Ambient 30 mins 500ml
Hot and humid 60 mins 1000ml
