MOV 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Paracetamol, Headache, Aspirin
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Cpr/aed chapter 18- cold related emergencies- wet/cold patient= bad. Profound hypothermia- 90 degrees- cannot rewarm in the. Hypothermia: below 70 if not dressed appropriately. Local cold injury from exposure to sub freezing cold. Damages in 2 days possibly resulting in gangrene and amputation. Body area afected: feet, hands, ears, nose. Super cial : feels cold and crusty on top and soft underneath; skin doesn"t blanch. Similar to burns: super cial, semi-, and full thickness. If in remote location, use wet, rapid rewarming. Place part in warm water (102-105 degrees f) Acute(immersion): cold water; less than 6 hours. Stop heat loss: get out cold; cover with insulation; replace wet clothing; cover head. Start cpr until pulse checked for 30-45 seconds. Chapter 19- heat related emergencies= hot/dry patient= bad: heat emergencies: types, hot environment, altered mental status. No?= heat exhaustion: intake less than 1 qt/hr, dry mucous membranes: heat stroke: high fatality rate, characteristics: classic.
