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| 3 main concerns with exercising in the heat |
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external heat factors
personal factors
Internal Temperatures |
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| Digital heat index monitor |
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Easy and Efficient
Doesnt accurately measure humidy |
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combo of dry temperature and wet bulb (hummidity)
Commonly used, fairly accurate |
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| Wet Bulb Globe Temperature index (WGBT) |
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Most Acurate
Most Expensive
Dry bulb(air temp)
wet bulb(hum)
black bulb (measure radiant heat) |
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| produces index number, not temp. reading |
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reguires temp and percent humidity
(%hum is different from humidity reading from wet bulb)
tells you how the feel of the weather is |
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basal metabolism
exercise metabolism
absorption from external sources |
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| mechanisms of altering core temp |
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sweating
blood vessel dilation/construction
skeletal muscles
endocrine glands release hormones to alter metabolism |
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| Personal Factors influence response to exercising in the heat |
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previous heat illness history
hydration status
conditioning status(over weight, poor cardiovascular condition)
Newness to environment |
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Adopt to exercising in different environments
requires 10-14 days
(well conditioned athletes acclmatize more quickly) |
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| Days 1-5 of acclimatization |
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add extra salt to diet
-NFl linemen require 2-4x's normal Na
during conditioning
hydrate, rehydrate, and monitor
avoid exercising in the hottest times
dont exercise on excessive clothes or gear |
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| practice during event time |
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start activity hydrated
maintain hydration they activity(drink when you want to)
Rehydrate as soon as possible after activity |
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| avoid fluids that lead to dehydration |
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high sugar drinks
caffeine
alcohol |
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heat stress
preventable
Raised core body temp
athletes that train under extreme coonditions are at risk |
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| supplement/ drug use may... |
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| may place athlete in additional danger |
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| common in football players |
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| commercial fluid vest may lead to.. |
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| cramps in leg and trunk muscles during exercise usually occur in conjunction with muscle fatique and mild dehydration |
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| intense muscle pain and cramping |
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| electrolyte solution, remove from activity , mass, stretch, ice |
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| Prevention of heat cramps |
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| proper acclimatization and hydration |
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| advanced dehydration from failure to adequetly replace lost fluids or electrolytes |
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| unable to continued activity, profuse sweating cool and clammy skin, core body temps 97-103 |
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| treatment of heat exhaustion |
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| remove from exercise cool rapidly fluid or iv monitor vital signs |
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| prevention of heat exhaustion |
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| acclimatize, proper hydration, proper nutrition, adjustment of activity times/places |
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| severe dehydration that is a medical emergency |
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| elevated body temp (greater than 104) rapid breathing, hot dry skin, rapid pulse, no sweating |
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| 1) cool rapidly 2)Emergency transport 3)IV fluids |
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| acute external rhabdomydyolysis |
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| sudden catabolic destruction and degeneration of skeletal muscle |
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occurs during intense exercise in heat and humidity resulting in....
gradual muscle weakness, swelling, pain, dark urine, renal dysfunction
severe cases- sudden collapse, renal failure and death
Associated with individuals that have sickle cell trait
Should be referred to a pysician immediatley |
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| over consumption of fluids, diluted sodium in bloodstream causing pulmonary edema |
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| s/s of exertional hyponotremia |
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| low blood Na levels. weight gain during activity, extremity swelling, nausea, headache, vomitting |
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| Match fluid uptake to fluid losses, proper nutrition |
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| Prevention of heat illness |
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Identify risk
preview histoy
overweight
out of shape
new to region/enviornment
acclimatize
practice good hydration
monitor for environment
prepare for heat illnesses
educate all involved |
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| Management of heat illnesses |
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| a/c, IV stations, cold tub, ice, ice towels, fans |
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| decrease in core body temperature |
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increased HR and respiration, shivering, change in skin color
Mild-90-95
Medium-86-90
Severe-below 85 |
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gradual rewarming emergency transport
Prevented by- wear appropriate clothing, cover head and neck, avoid getting wet |
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| severe decrease in skin temp |
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| hardening at joints palm cold skin lack of sensation |
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| abnormal skin color, pain and swelling |
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| prompt removal from cold, rapid rewarming, emergency transport |
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| With cold related injuries.. |
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avoid rubbing, pressure or weight bearing on affected area
-avoid rewarming if re-freezing is likely to take place |
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| emergency action plans must be set for this type of event |
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involving chain of command
monitoring of weather service
Educate coaches and admin on policy
-Have a backup practice location |
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| from time lightning is signaled is sighted to the clap of thunder count divided by 5. Calculates the # of miles away lightning is |
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| 30 secs count indicates inherent danger |
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| counts of 15 secs everyone should leave the field |
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| appropriate shelter from lightning |
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indoors and grounded
Avoid trees, flag and light poles, standing water, telephone poles, pools, showers, and metal objects |
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| find a car, ravine, ditch or valley |
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| if your hair stands on edge |
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immediatley crouch down on balls of feet
-Tuck head and cover ears with arms |
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Unexpected occurence
- may cause injuries requiring immediate medical attention |
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| 4-6 min without treatment |
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| 6-10 min with out treatment |
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| over 10 mins without treatment |
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getting blood to the brain
mistakes may worsen situation |
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primary survey
-Assess
(responsiveness, airway, breathing, circulation, shock, bleeding)
-Call 911 |
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secondary survey
Assess
(vitals hsitory, examine muscle and skeletal systems)
Treatment considerations
Transportation |
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scene safety
PPE
mechanism of Injury (how he got injury)
Number of injured
Request help |
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who,what,when, where,
HANG UP LAST |
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| Immediate care of emergencies |
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Definition
spinal cord
airway obstruction
rescue breathing CPR
AED
Control Bleeding
Respond to shock |
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| dont move, better if they are facing face up |
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Cardio-pulminary resuscitation
used to artificially circulate oxygenatedblood |
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Airway open
Breathing resotored
Circulation restored |
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Remove-facemask and mouthpieces
Leave on-helmet and shoulder pads |
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automated external defibrillator
Evaluates heart rhthym of victims experiencing cardiac arrest
Deliver electrical charge to the heart |
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| Survival chances from cardiac arrest decreased by |
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Direct pressure
Elevate
Pressure Pts
Tourniquet-Last resort |
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Brachial artery
Femorial artery |
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| nausea;vommiting;brusing;swelling;may result in shock; refer to hospital |
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| result in decrease in blood available |
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| signs and symptoms of shock |
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pale moist skin
weak vital signs
altered level of consciousness
restlessness and anxiosness |
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maintain body temp
Elevate feet above heart
keep victim calm
monitor vitals
dont give anything through the mouth |
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perfored if person is in stable of nonlife threatning postition
Gather specific infor
Detailed Evaluation
management/referral |
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soft
semi-rigid
rigid
spine board |
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check circulation and pulse before and after application of splint.
Apply above and below injury site
Secure to body |
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| Injuries that require further evaluation |
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Definition
| strains sprains contusions, concussions |
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assess general severity
Mechanism of injury
Symptoms and signs
Quick assessment (Special tests)
Can they ambulate off field on their own? |
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| Removal from field of play |
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Definition
Walking assist
manual assist(carrying)
Crutches
Motorized Carts
Sports Chairs |
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once off the field
Good examination area
Review(MDI and S/x) |
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| Injury that require treatment |
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open wounds
cramps
sprains/contusions after evaluation |
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PPE
Control Bleeding
Protect and cover |
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| RICE, Brace or splint, or ambulatory aids |
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