ATTR 1300 Study Guide - Final Guide: Altered Level Of Consciousness, Ice Bath, Edema
1 Sep 2016
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Convection- transfer of heat through medium such as water or air. Exertional heat stroke core body temperature above >104 f. Thermoregulation- maintenance of a consistent internal core body temperature. Evaporation- process of losing heat through the change in phase from liquid to gas of h2o. Hyponatremia- sodium (na) in the blood is too low, often from too much water water intoxication . Signs & symptoms: exercising in a hot, humid environment, decrease in physical performance, headache and dizziness, hot/pale skin, elevated body temperature (less than <104 f) Signs & symptoms: overloading or failure of thermoregulatory system, rectal temperature greater than >104 f, profuse sweating, dehydration, altered mental status/ impaired memory. * treatment requires rapid reduction of core body temp. (ice bath 41 f-49 f) Signs & symptoms: intense, sudden pain, involuntary, spasmodic muscle contractions, low electrolyte concentration. Signs & symptoms: mild- alert, shivering athletes, moderate- drowsy, non-shivering athletes, severe- serious depression of respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous system or.
