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Chapter 20: First Aid: Heat And Cold-Related Emergencies

Defined:

Overexposure to heat or cold can make a person seriously ill. In this section we will cover heat-related emergencies such as: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. We will also cover cold-related emergencies such as: frostbite and hypothermia.

Causes:

– Heat-Related Emergency:

Dehydration
Excessive clothing in hot / humid temperatures
Excessive sweating
Overexposure to a hot environment
Too much exercise

– Cold-Related Emergency:

Exposure of body parts in below freezing point temperatures
Lack of warm clothing / heating in cold environment
Low body temperature
Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures
Wet clothes in a cold area

Signs and Symptoms

– Heat-Related Emergency:

Cramps: nausea; vomiting; muscle cramps, spasms or pain; dizziness; exhaustion; sweating
Exhaustion: pale, moist or flushed skin; weakness; headache; dizziness; cramps; sweating; faint feeling
Stroke: high body temperature; fainting; dizziness; seizure; nausea and vomiting; cramps

– Cold-Related Emergency:

Frostbite: numbness; skin discoloration: waxy or grayish-yellow skin; black blisters; cold; hardened skin
Hypothermia: shivering; numbness; glassy stare; indifference or loss of consciousness; slow pulse and slow breathing; slurred speech; hard and painless body parts; person appears to be dead

Common Emergency Example(s):

Heat Cramps:

This is the least severe of the heat-related emergencies. Normally cramps are caused by too much exercise. Once a person has rested and feels better they can carefully resume exercise. Stretching and icing the painful muscles may help.

Heat Exhaustion:

If this condition is not treated, it can lead to a heat stroke. Heat exhaustion may occur if a person is in the heat for a long period of time or is sweating a lot. It often affects athletes, firefighters, construction workers, and factory workers, and those who wear heavy clothing in hot and humid environments.

Heat Stroke:

This is the least common but the most severe heat-related emergency. It develops when the body system is overwhelmed by heat and begins to stop functioning.

Frostbite:

Frostbite occurs when a part of your body is exposed to extreme cold. It typically affects the fingers, nose, ears and toes. Severity of this injury depends on the temperature, length of exposure and wind. In the most severe of cases, frostbite can lead to a loss of the affected body part. Remember, do not rub the frostbitten area.

Hypothermia:

Hypothermia is when the entire body cools because its ability to keep warm fails. This condition is severe and can lead to death. The temperature does not have to be below freezing to develop hypothermia. If a person stops to shiver, this is a sign of further deterioration. Shivering stops when the body temperature is very low.

First Aid Actions / Treatment: Heat-Related Emergencies

Assess the scene and check for your safety.
Activate EMS (Call 9-1-1) if person experiences heat stroke or heat exhaustion condition worsens.
Get a First Aid kit and wear personal protective equipment.
If person is experiencing:
- Heat Cramp: have the person rest and drink juice or a sports drink, which contains sugar and electrolytes; lightly stretch or massage the cramped area
- Heat Stroke: instantly cool the person and if possible, immerse in cool water up to the chin
If necessary in severe conditions, provide CPR. If you do not know how, give Hands-Only CPR.

First Aid Actions / Treatment: Cold-Related Emergencies

Assess the scene and check for your safety.
Activate EMS (Call 9-1-1).
Get a First Aid kit and wear personal protective equipment.
If person is experiencing:
- Frostbite: remove tight and wet clothing from affected area; pat skin dry; do not rewarm the area if there is the danger of it refreezing; if you rewarm, use warm, not hot, water
- Hypothermia: get the person to a warmer place; remove wet clothing and cover the person with a blanket and any additional articles of clothing to provide warmth

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Chapter 20: First Aid: Heat And Cold-Related Emergencies

Defined:

Causes:

– Heat-Related Emergency:

– Cold-Related Emergency:

Signs and Symptoms

– Heat-Related Emergency:

– Cold-Related Emergency:

Common Emergency Example(s):

Heat Cramps:

Heat Exhaustion:

Heat Stroke:

Frostbite:

Hypothermia:

First Aid Actions / Treatment: Heat-Related Emergencies

First Aid Actions / Treatment: Cold-Related Emergencies

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