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Alcohol consumption
Medications
High BMI/low fitness level
Inadequate diet
Predisposing factors of
Improper clothing
dehydration
Medical conditions
Age
Fatigue/lack of sleep
Improper acclimatization
Fatigue
Headache
Decreased heat tolerance
Signs and symptoms of
Cognitive deterioration
dehydration
Reduction in strength and physical capacity
Decreased turgor
Increased heart rate and breathing
Weak, rapid pulse
Cold hands or feet
Hypotension
Severe dehydration
Dysuria
Lethargy
Cyanotic lips
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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 brain
Excessive water intake
Causes of hyponatremia
Loss of sodium in sweat
Headache
Malaise
Nausea
Confusion
S/sx hyponatremia
Seizures
Coma
Permanent brain damage
Death
Exercise duration of greater than 4 hours
Low body weight
Risk factors of
Overhydration
hyponatremia
NSAID use
Extreme hot or cold conditions
Place in upright position
Treatment of
Tacevac
hyponatremia
ONLY TREATED BY AN MO
Mild dehydration Oral hydration (if tolerable)
treatment
Moderate to severe IV fluid replacement never over hydrate
hydration treatment 3L of fluid
Normal temperature 97.6-99.6
range
Regulates the body's core temperature, can tell the
Hypothalamus body to conserve heat or dissipate heat by increasing
RR, cardiac output, vasodilation and perspiration.
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Age
Physical fitness
PREVIOUS HISTORY OF HEAT INJURY
Predisposing factors of Skin trauma
heat casualty Sunburn
Heat rash
Windburn
Dermatologic disease
Does a heat injury cause Yes
permanent damage to the
hypothalamus?
Cold
Predisposing illnesses of Fever
heat injury Vomiting
Diarrhea
Short term, painful muscle contractions
Heat cramps Frequently seen in the calf muscles and voluntary
muscles of the abdomen and extremities
Prolonged physical activity in heat
Muscle fatigue
Causes of heat cramps
Body water loss
Sodium loss
Muscle cramps and tenderness
S/sx of heat cramps Skin is usually moist, pale, and warm
Normal or slightly elevated core temp
Rest in cool environment
Treatment of heat cramps Prolonged stretching
Consume PO fluids and sodium
Most common form of heat related disorder
Heat exhaustion
Systemic reaction to prolonged heat exposure
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