Slide 1Thats Hot! Dr. Kelly Kasteel Case Study- hyperthermia Slide 2 Hyperthermia: Epidemiology 4,000 heat related deaths yearly (US) 80% of the fatalities are elderly –…
Slide 1Section 3 – Cold Stress and the Firefighter Explain the terms and concepts associated with cold weather factors and stress on firefighters. Understand the firefighters…
Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Thermal Balance Core temperature declines in the cold when heat loss exceeds heat production Core temperature rises if heat gain exceeds heat loss…
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1.Respiratory System 2. Respiratory System • Breathing is the movement of air into and out of the lungs. • Breathing is how your respiratory system takes in oxygen and…
1. Heat Illnesses – prevention, protection, and recoveryJim O’Dell, EHS/Wellness Manager 2. How Hot is it? 3. Hot Stats • + - 400 deaths are attributed to excessive…
1. The Muscular System 2. Interesting Facts• We have more than 600 muscles.• By weight, the muscle system is the largest.• Muscles use the majority of the body’senergy•…