Prevention/Treatment of Field Injuries

Question 1

What are the two types of spiders in the area?

Answer 1

Black WIdows + Brown Recluse

Question 2

What are some of the insects in the area?

Answer 2

Chiggers
Ticks
Bees

Question 3

What are the two diseases form ticks?

Answer 3

Lyme disease

Rocky Mt spotted fever

Question 4

What are the 6 types of heat injuries?

Answer 4

Sunburn
Heat rash
Fungus infection
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke

Question 5

What are heat cramps caused by? signs and the treatment?

Answer 5

• Caused by the lack of electrolytes (salt) in the system
• muscle cramps and profuse sweating and faintness
• small sips of water, put in cool or shaded area, massage cramps

Question 6

What is heat exhaustion caused by? signs and treatment?

Answer 6

-caused by pooling of blood in capillaries close to the surface of skin
-rapid shallow breathing
dizziness
blurred vision
pale, clammy skin
profuse sweating
-remove excess clothing
place in a cool, shaded area
fan or sprinkle with water to keep cool
give victims small sips of water
treat victim for shock

Question 7

What is heat stroke caused by? signs and treatment?

Answer 7

-malfunction of the body’s heat regulatory mechanism
-shortness of breath
weakness, headache, dizziness
loss of apetite, nausea
dilated pupils
lack of sweating
-send for medical assistance
move to a cool, shaded area
loosen clothing
apply water/ice to victims entire body
don’t force to drink
ensure victim continues to breath
lower the body temp as quickly as
possible