Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí Faculty of Medicine Scientific English 120A Instructor : Marisol Barraza Group Presentation Project Heat Emergencies Group Members: Adames Alessandrina 4-765-2105 Arjona Mariet 4-900-123 Branda Denis 4-763-418 Romero Sinthia 4-768-194 Date: 11/21/11
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Universidad Autónoma de ChiriquíFaculty of Medicine
• Heat cramps is caused by loss of salt.• Heat exhaustion is caused by
dehydration.• Heat stroke is caused by shock.• Early symptoms: Profuse sweating Fatigue Thirst Muscle cramps
Heat Emergencies Categories
Heat emergencies fall into 3 categories:
1.Heat Cramps2.Heat Exhaustion3.Heat Stroke
Heat Cramps Definition : Muscular pain and spasms due to
heavy exertion. Involve the abdominal muscle or
legs. Caused by loss of water and salt
through sweating.
Heat Cramps Symptoms
Profuse sweating Fatigue Thirst Muscle Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Definition : It is caused by fluid loss. Blood flow decrease in vital
organs. Resulting in a form of shock.
Heat Exhaustion Symptoms
Headache Dizziness Weakness Nausea and vomiting Cool , moist skin Dark urine
Heat Stroke
Definition :
Occurs when the body’s heat regulating mechanism fails.
Body temperature rises so high develop :
Brain damage Death
Heat Stroke Symptoms
• Fever (temperature above 104 º F)
• Irrational behavior
• Extreme confusion
• Dry, red and hot skin
• Rapid , weak pulse
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness
Heat Emergencies Causes Alcohol use Dehydration Heat disease High temperatures or humidity Medication such as : Diuretics Neuroleptics Phenothiazines Anticholinergics Prolonged or excessive exercise Sweat gland problems Too much clothing
• Have the person lie down in a cool place.
• Apply cool water directly to the person´s skin.
• Apply cool compresses on the person´s neck , groin , and armpits.
• For muscle cramps , massage in affected muscles gently , but firmly, until the relaxing.
• If the person show signs of shock starts having seizures , or loses consciousness , call 911 and give