AT 114 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature, High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema, Malignant Hyperthermia

• School: Quinnipiac University
• Department: Athletic Training
• Course: AT 114
• Professor: Lennart Johns

Document Summary

Hyperthermia elevation of core body temperature. Environmental considerations (pages 151-175) deaths especially in football and cross country associated with hot/humid/sunny conditions. Lipid membranes melt/proteins denature because of hydrogen bonds (104-105 degrees) Doesn"t go back to normal=loss of function. Conductive heat exchange = physical contact with object. Radiant heat exchange = sun and body radiate. Evaporative heat loss = environmental heat higher than body temp, important. 2% fluid loss = mild dehydration drink 2. 5 liters/day, 10 glasses. Identification of susceptible individuals: history of heat illness. Loss of fluid monitoring = weigh before/after practice (% body weight) Monitor athletes for signs of heat illness. Wet bulb globe temperature (wbgt) index dry bulb temp = mercury reading, air temp. Wet bulb temp = wet wick around bulb, swung around, humidity globe temp = black metal casing around bulb= sun radiation. 78. 0-82. 0: discretion in normal activity, pay attention to high risk individual. 82. 1-86. 0: limit intense exercise to 1hr, watch high risk individuals.