FMTB-W BLOCK 2
Terms in this set (218)
Alcohol consumption
Medications
High BMI/low fitness level
Inadequate diet
Predisposing factors of dehydration Improper clothing
Medical conditions
Age
Fatigue/lack of sleep
Improper acclimatization
Fatigue
Headache
Decreased heat tolerance
Signs and symptoms of dehydration Cognitive deterioration
Reduction in strength and physical capacity
Decreased turgor
Increased heart rate and breathing
, FMTB-W BLOCK 2
Weak, rapid pulse
Cold hands or feet
Hypotension
Severe dehydration
Dysuria
Lethargy
Cyanotic lips
Hydration during activities 1 qt per hour, no more than 1.5 liters per hour
Low sodium level in the blood
Hyponatremia
Disturbs the osmotic balance and can cause a rapid influx of water into the
Excessive water intake
Causes of hyponatremia
Loss of sodium in sweat
Headache
Malaise
Nausea
Confusion
S/sx hyponatremia
Seizures
Coma
Permanent brain damage
Death
, FMTB-W BLOCK 2
Exercise duration of greater than 4 hours
Low body weight
Risk factors of hyponatremia Overhydration
NSAID use
Extreme hot or cold conditions
Place in upright position
Treatment of hyponatremia Tacevac
ONLY TREATED BY AN MO
Mild dehydration treatment Oral hydration (if tolerable)
IV fluid replacement never over hydrate
Moderate to severe hydration treatment
3L of fluid
Normal temperature range 97.6-99.6
Regulates the body's core temperature, can tell the body to conserve heat
Hypothalamus
dissipate heat by increasing RR, cardiac output, vasodilation and perspiratio
, FMTB-W BLOCK 2
Age
Physical fitness
PREVIOUS HISTORY OF HEAT INJURY
Skin trauma
Predisposing factors of heat casualty
Sunburn
Heat rash
Windburn
Dermatologic disease
Does a heat injury cause permanent Yes
damage to the hypothalamus?
Cold
Fever
Predisposing illnesses of heat injury
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Short term, painful muscle contractions
Heat cramps Frequently seen in the calf muscles and voluntary muscles of the abdomen
extremities
Prolonged physical activity in heat
Muscle fatigue
Causes of heat cramps
Body water loss
Sodium loss
Terms in this set (218)
Alcohol consumption
Medications
High BMI/low fitness level
Inadequate diet
Predisposing factors of dehydration Improper clothing
Medical conditions
Age
Fatigue/lack of sleep
Improper acclimatization
Fatigue
Headache
Decreased heat tolerance
Signs and symptoms of dehydration Cognitive deterioration
Reduction in strength and physical capacity
Decreased turgor
Increased heart rate and breathing
, FMTB-W BLOCK 2
Weak, rapid pulse
Cold hands or feet
Hypotension
Severe dehydration
Dysuria
Lethargy
Cyanotic lips
Hydration during activities 1 qt per hour, no more than 1.5 liters per hour
Low sodium level in the blood
Hyponatremia
Disturbs the osmotic balance and can cause a rapid influx of water into the
Excessive water intake
Causes of hyponatremia
Loss of sodium in sweat
Headache
Malaise
Nausea
Confusion
S/sx hyponatremia
Seizures
Coma
Permanent brain damage
Death
, FMTB-W BLOCK 2
Exercise duration of greater than 4 hours
Low body weight
Risk factors of hyponatremia Overhydration
NSAID use
Extreme hot or cold conditions
Place in upright position
Treatment of hyponatremia Tacevac
ONLY TREATED BY AN MO
Mild dehydration treatment Oral hydration (if tolerable)
IV fluid replacement never over hydrate
Moderate to severe hydration treatment
3L of fluid
Normal temperature range 97.6-99.6
Regulates the body's core temperature, can tell the body to conserve heat
Hypothalamus
dissipate heat by increasing RR, cardiac output, vasodilation and perspiratio
, FMTB-W BLOCK 2
Age
Physical fitness
PREVIOUS HISTORY OF HEAT INJURY
Skin trauma
Predisposing factors of heat casualty
Sunburn
Heat rash
Windburn
Dermatologic disease
Does a heat injury cause permanent Yes
damage to the hypothalamus?
Cold
Fever
Predisposing illnesses of heat injury
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Short term, painful muscle contractions
Heat cramps Frequently seen in the calf muscles and voluntary muscles of the abdomen
extremities
Prolonged physical activity in heat
Muscle fatigue
Causes of heat cramps
Body water loss
Sodium loss
