Universidad Autónoma de ChiriquíFaculty of Medicine

Scientific English 120A

Instructor : Marisol BarrazaGroup Presentation Project

Heat Emergencies

Group Members:Adames Alessandrina 4-765-2105

Arjona Mariet 4-900-123Branda Denis 4-763-418

Romero Sinthia 4-768-194

Date: 11/21/11

Index1.Glossary2.General Information3.Heat Emergencies Categories4.Heat Cramps5.Heat Cramps Symptoms 6.Heat Exhaustion7.Heat Exhaustion Symptoms8.Heat Stroke9.Heat Stroke Symptoms10.Heat Emergencies Causes11.Heat Emergencies First Aid12.Calling 91113.Heat Emergencies Prevention14.Heat Emergencies Treatment15.Heat Emergencies Equipment16.Bibliography

Glossary1. Heat Emergencies : emergencias por el calor

2. Heat Cramps : calambres por calor

3. Heat Exhaustion : agotamiento por calor

4. Heat Stroke : golpe de calor

5. Higher risk : mayor riesgo

6. Prolonged exposure : exposición prolongada

7. Diuretics : diaureticos

8. Sweat gland problems : problemas en la glándula sudorípara

9. Irrational behavior : comportamiento irracional

10.Unconsciouss : inconciencia

11.Heavy exertion : esfuerzos intensos

General Information

• 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

first aid.

Heat Emergencies Firs Aid