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Pushing oneself past the point of volitional control or exceeding the limits of one’s abilities.

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Overexertion - Definition

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Overexertion - Symptoms - 6 total

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  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Loss of Strength
  • Poor and/or unsafe form and technique
  • Vomiting
  • Rhaddomyolysis
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The breakdown of muscle fibers resulting in the release of muscle fiber contents into the circulation. Some of these are toxic to the kidney and frequently result in kidney damage.

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Rhabdomyolysis - Definition

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The decline in ability of a muscle to generate force.

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Fatigue - Definition

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Fatigue - Symptoms - 1 total

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Inability to continue performing an exercise correctly

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Abrupt Illness

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Acute Illness - Definition

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Ongoing Illness

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Chronic Illness - Definition

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A procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac arrest).

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Definition

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A portable electronic device used to restore normal heart rhythms in victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

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Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Definition

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Pain on the outside of the elbow at the attachment of the foreman muscles; lateral epicondylitis.

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Tennis Elbow - Definition

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Injuries that interfere with an individual’s ability to participate in exercise and present emergency situations that escalate very quickly

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Musculoskeletal Injuries - Challenges

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Musculoskeletal Injuries - Acute - 4 total

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  • Sprain
  • Strain
  • Compound fracture
  • Contusion
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Tearing or overstretching of a ligament and/or connective tissue.

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Sprain - Description

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Sprain - Common Injuries (2 total)

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  • lateral ankle

- anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

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Sprain - Signs/Symptoms (5 total)

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  • Swelling
  • pain
  • Joint instability
  • Immobility
  • Possible discoloration
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Sprain - Action

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Call EMS if the person is not able to move to safety and there is not other means to move the person

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Tearing or overstretching of a muscle or tendon

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Strain - Description

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Strain - Common Injuries (2 total)

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  • hamstrings

- shoulders

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Strain - Signs/Symptoms (5 total)

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  • Pain
  • Local tenderness
  • Possible discoloration
  • Loss of strength
  • Loss of range of motion
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Strain - Action

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Call EMS if the person is not able to move to safety and there is not other means to move the person

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Bone fracture resulting in an open wound

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Compound Fracture - Description

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Compound Fracture - Signs/Symptoms (3 total)

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  • Bony protrusion
  • Bleeding
  • Possible shock
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Compound Fracture - Action

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Call EMS, especially if there is heavy bleeding

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A bruise formed from an acute, traumatic blow to the body

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Contusion - Description

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Contusion - Signs/Symptoms

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  • Soft tissue hemorrhage
  • Hematoma
  • Restricted ROM
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Contusion - Action

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Call EMS, if the person sustains a blow to the head or possible internal bleeding

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A pathology of the wrist and hand that occurs when the median nerve, which extends from the forearm into the hand, becomes compressed at the wrist.

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Carpel Tunnel - Definition

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Carpel Tunnel - Regression

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Maintain a neutral wrist - avoid extreme flexion or extension

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Musculoskeletal Injuries - Chronic - 8 total

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  • Tendinitis
  • Bursitis
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Shin splints
  • IT Band friction syndrome
  • Patellofemoral Pain syndrome
  • Impingments
  • low-back pain
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Inflammation of a tendon due to overuse

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Tendinitis - Description

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Tendinitis - Signs/Symptoms (3 total)

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  • tenderness
  • localized or dispersed pain
  • loss of strength
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Inflammation of a bursa sac near a tendon or joint

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Bursitis - Description

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Bursitis - Signs/Symptoms (3 total)

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  • swelling
  • pain
  • some loss of function
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inflammation of the plantar surface of the foot

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Plantar fasciitis - Description

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Plantar fasciitis - Signs/Symptoms (1 total)

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-pain and tightness under the foot that may worsen with weight bearing

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Pain or inflammation of the soft tissue(s) along the shin bone from repetitive loading

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Shin Splints - Description

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Shin Splints - Symptoms (2 total)

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  • bone and soft tissue tenderness

- Pain during and after activity

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Inflammatory overuse condition in which the IT band (connective tissue) rubs against the lateral femoral epicondyle (outside of the knee)

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Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - Definition

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Lateral deviation of the patella during knee extension that causes painful contact between the patella and femur

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - Description

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - Symptoms (4 total)

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  • Tenderness
  • pain
  • swelling
  • Discomfort during activity
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When a muscle, tendon, or nerve pinches between bony structures

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Impingements - Description

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Impingements - Common Injuries (2 total)

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  • shoulder

- spine

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Impingements - Signs/Symptoms (5 total)

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  • Local pain and tenderness
  • Burning sensation
  • Loss of range of motion
  • Loss of mobility
  • Muscle weakness
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Condition resulting from an acute injury or multiple events of microtrauma causing joint or muscle pain

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Low-back pain - Description

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Low-back pain - Signs/Symptoms (3 total)

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  • Pain, especially during sudden flexion, extension, or rotation
  • Muscle weakness
  • Loss of function
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Cardiorespiratory Emergencies - 3 total

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  • Heart attack
  • Asthma Attack
  • Chokcing
47
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Caused by an obstruction or blockage of blood flow to the heart

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Heart Attack - Description

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Heart Attack - Signs/Symptoms (7 total)

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  • pain in chest, arms, back, neck, or jaw
  • labored or difficulty breathing
  • nausea
  • anxiety
  • lightheadedness
  • sweating
  • fatigue
  • syncope
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Heart Attack - Action

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Call EMS

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Swelling, inflammation or narrowing of the airways that inhibits breathing

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Asthma Attack - Description

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Asthma Attack - Signs/Symptoms (6 total)

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  • Wheezing
  • Coughing
  • Pain and/or tightness in the chest and neck
  • Dyspnea
  • Panic
  • Pale face
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Asthma Attack - Action

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Call EMS, if the person is not able to relieve the symptoms with medication and especially if breathing becomes labored or the person loses consciousness

53
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When an object obstructs the airway

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Choking - Description

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Choking - Signs/Symptoms (4 total)

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  • Coughing
  • Loss of speech
  • Pale or blueish skin
  • Syncope
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Choking - Action

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Call EMS, and you can always call off the EMS if the object is dislodged.

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Cerebrovascular Emergencies - 3 total

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  • Stroke
  • Concussion
  • Seizures
57
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Lack of blood supply and oxygen to the brain

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Stroke - Description

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Stroke - Signs/Symptoms (7 total)

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  • Numbness in the arms, legs, or face
  • Confusion
  • Trouble speaking
  • Dizziness
  • Loss of vision, balance, or coordination
  • Drooping on one side of the face
  • Loss of consciousness
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Stroke - Action

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Call EMS

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Concussion - Description

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Impairment of neural function as a result of a direct blow to the head

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Concussion - Signs/Symptoms (6 total)

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  • Shock
  • Blurred vision
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Amnesia
  • Sometimes, loss of consciousness
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Concussion - Action

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Call EMS

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Seizures - Description

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Changes in brain activity that can cause mild to sever convulsions

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Seizures - Signs/Symptoms (5 total)

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  • Convulsions
  • Syncope
  • Loss of coordination
  • Clenching the jaw
  • Loss of bladder and/or bowel function
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Metabolic Emergencies - 1 of 2

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Hypoglycemia

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Metabolic Emergencies - 2 of 2

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Diabetic Shock

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Hypoglycemia - Description

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Low blood sugar

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Hypoglycemia - Signs/Symptoms (9 total)

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  • Dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Hunger
  • Headache
  • Pale skin
  • Sweating
  • Anxiety
  • Weakness
  • Poor coordination
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Hypoglycemia - Action

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  • Check glucose levels
  • Obtain treatment (medication, juice, or glucose tabs)
  • Call EMS if symptoms worsen
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Diabetic Shock - Description

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Severe low blood sugar associated with diabetes

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Diabetic Shock - Signs/Symptoms (2 total)

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  • Worsening symptoms of hypoglycemia

- Possible loss of consciousness

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Diabetic Shock - Action

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Call EMS

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Environmental Emergencies - 1 of 4

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Heat cramps

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Environmental Emergencies - 2 of 4

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Heat exhaustion

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Environmental Emergencies - 3 of 4

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Heat Stroke

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Environmental Emergencies - 4 of 4

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Hypothermia

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Heat Cramps - Description

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Muscle spasms in the arms, legs, and stomach due to loss of electrolytes and fluids

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Heat Cramps - Signs/Symptoms (4 total)

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  • painful cramps
  • loss of strength
  • thirst
  • dehydration
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Heat Cramps - Action

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Seek medical attention if vomiting or nausea occurs

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Heat Exhaustion - Description

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Heat-related illness attributed to hot, humid temperatures and the loss of electrolytes and fluids

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Heat Exhaustion - Signs/Symptoms (10 total)

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  • Weak, rapid pulse
  • Low blood pressure
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Cold, clammy skin
  • Profuse sweating
  • Dehydration
  • Elevated core temperature
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Heat Exhaustion - Action

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Call EMS, if symptoms progress and participant’s temperature is not decreasing

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Heat Stroke - Description

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Medical emergency and the most serious heat-related illness resulting from overexposure to heat

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Heat Stroke - Signs/Symptoms (9 total)

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  • Hot, dry skin
  • Red skin color
  • Rapid pulse
  • Anxiety
  • Irritability
  • Dyspnea
  • Dehydration
  • Elevated core temperature (>104 degrees)
  • Syncope
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Heat Stroke - Action

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Call EMS

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Hypothermia - Description

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A drop in body temperature below 97 degrees

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Hypothermia - Signs/Symptoms (7 total)

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  • Shivering
  • Tingling
  • Numbness in fingers and toes
  • Burning feeling in nose and ears
  • Fatique
  • Lethargy
  • Possible cardiac arrest
88
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Soft Tissue Injuries - 1 of 4

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Lacerations

  • Punctions
  • Avulsions
  • Abrasions
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Cuts

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Lacerations - Definition

90
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Holes

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Punctures - Definition

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Skin tearing off

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Avulsions - Definition

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Scrapes

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Abrasions - Definition

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Soft Tissue Injury - General Symptoms (3 total)

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  • Bleeding
  • Pain
  • Exposure of bone, soft tissue, and internal organs
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Soft Tissue Injury - Action

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Call EMS if injury results in heavy, uncontrolled bleeding

95
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A state in which physical activity is extreme in frequency and duration, relatively resistant to change, and is associated with an irresistible impulse to continue exercise despite injury, illness, or fatigue.

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Exercise Dependence - Definition

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