Thermal Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
Involuntary spasmodic painful contraction of muscles from dehydrations, sweating, excessive loss of chlorides through sweat
A
Heat cramps
2
Q
Heart failure precipitated by muscular exertion and warm clothing
A
Heat exhaustion
3
Q
Sunstroke, heat hyperpyrexia, thermic fever
A
Heat stroke
4
Q
Miner cramps, fireman cramps, stoker cramps
A
Heat cramps
5
Q
Sudden attack of syncope, general body weakness Temp subnormal Giddy movement Diarrhea Throbbing in temples
A
Exhaustion
6
Q
Premonitory symptoms
Temp rises, skin dry
Face congested
respi irregular
A
Stroke
7
Q
Pupils dilated
A
Cramps
Exhaustion
8
Q
Diarrhea
A
Exhaustion
9
Q
Face pale
A
Exhaust
10
Q
Face flushed
A
Cramps
11
Q
Face congested
A
Stroke
12
Q
Pupils constricted
A
Stro
13
Q
Sighing respiration
A
Exhaust
14
Q
Irregular respiration
A
Stroke
15
Q
HEAT STROKE
Hours after death from onset of symptoms
A
1/2-1 hr
