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EMS Environmental

EMS Environmental Emergencies

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Normal Body Temperature 98.6 F 37 C
Heat Related Emergencies (list) Dehydration Exercise induced muscle cramps Heat exhaustion Heat Stroke
Heat Stroke occurs when your body becomes too hot often due to being in a hot environment for too long or exercising heavily in the heat. Body > 103-104 F Is not actually a form of stroke Sweating may stop Call ALS - very serious aka Sun Stroke
Heat Exhaustion Patient is still conscious and sweating Temperature < 103 F Dizzy Rapid pulse
Signs of Early Dehydration Fatigue Weakness Headache Nausea Dizziness Thirst Dry Lips and Mouth
Signs of Late Dehydration Disorientation Loss of appetite Severe thirst Dry mucous membranes or sunken eyes Lowered blood pressure or rapid pulse “Tenting” of skin when pinched Lack of tears Decrease in perspiration Dar, amber urine or lack of urine output Unconsciousness
Cold Related Emergencies (list) Hypothermia Frostbite
Signs and Symptoms of Hypothermia Shivering (absent in later stages) Numbness Apathy Decreasing LOW Weakness Impaired judgement
Frostbite Treatments Do not apply warmth Wrap and let the body slowly warm the area
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