Thermoregulation

Question 1

Symptom progression of hypothermia

Answer 1

1st: shiver, vasoconstriction, tachypnea, tachycardia, hypotensive, ALOC

2nd: everything slows, low HR, vasodilation

Question 2

Symptom progression of hyperthermia

Answer 2

1st: sweat, vasodilation, tachycardia, tachypnea, ALOC
2nd: dehydrated, dry/hot skin, cardiovascular collapse (severe low BP), seizures

Question 3

Temp of hypothermia stages

Answer 3

90-95 mild
82.5-90 mod
<82.5 severe

Question 4

Temp of Heatstroke

Answer 4

104 F

Question 5

What kind of water should be given for hyperthermia?

Answer 5

Tepid electrolyte fluid (cold water can cause shivering)

Question 6

What are un-obvious causes of hypothermia?

Answer 6

Drugs/alcohol
TBI (damage to hypothalamus)
Sepsis

Question 7

What part of the brain controls thermoregulation?

Answer 7

Hypothalamus

Question 8

Hyperpryexia

Answer 8

V high fever (106.7F)

Question 9

Radiation vs conduction vs convection

Answer 9

R: no touch (sun)
Conduction: thru direct touch
Convection: thru air or fluid (fan,pool)

Question 10

When do newborns start to shiver?

Answer 10

After the 1st 48hrs