Hyperthermia/hypothermia

Question 1

Heat stroke - temp

Answer 1

40-43C

Question 2

Heat exhaustion - temp

Answer 2

38-40C

Question 3

Normal temp

Answer 3

36.1-37.2

Question 4

Mild hypothermia - temp

Answer 4

32-35C

Question 5

Severe hypothermia - temp

Answer 5

25-31

Question 6

Heat stroke signs + symptoms

Answer 6

Flushed hot, dry skin
Excess/no sweating
Temp over 40C
Rapid pulse
Difficulty breathing
Anxiety + restlessness
Communication issues + disorientation
Severe vomiting + diarrhoea
Unconsciousness

Question 7

Heat stroke treatment

Answer 7

Move the patient to the shade
Recovery position
Cool with sponge/water sprays/fans/wet sheet/cold packs to the necks + armpits

Question 8

Heat exhaustion signs + symptoms

Answer 8

Pale face
Hot + flushed skin
Excess sweating
Rapid pulse/heart beat
Fatigue
Muscle cramps
Nausea/vomiting
Headache
Dizziness/fainting

Question 9

Heat exhaustion - treatment

Answer 9

Cool fluids
Remove clothing/fan/sponge

Question 10

Hypothermia - signs

Answer 10

Shivering
Confusion
Drowsiness
Weak pulse
Slow shallow breathing
Unconsciousness

Question 11

Hypothermia treatment

Answer 11

Shelter from cold
Don’t let them walk
Remove wet clothes
Cover leaving face exposed
Protect from cold with blankets
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If alert + able feed warm drinks/high energy food e.g. chocolate
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