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Heat Injuries Heat Related Injuries Heat Injuries heat related injuries With the wonderful balmy summer alreadyin high gear, many can fall victim to heatrelated injuries. http://members.tripod.com/isar_94/heatinjuries.html
Extractions: Heat Injuries Heat Related Injuries With the wonderful balmy summer already in high gear, many can fall victim to heat-related injuries. Here are some signs and symptoms to look out for: 1. Heat Cramps Signs and Symptoms: Severe muscle cramps (usually in the legs and abdomen), exhaustion, sometimes dizziness or faintness. Emergency Procedures: *Move patient to a nearby cool place *Loosen any constrictive clothing *Give patient water (sports drinks work well, too) *Help ease cramps by muscle massage *Alert EMS 2. Heat Exhaustion Signs and Symptoms: Rapid shallow breathing, weak pulse, cold clammy skin, heavy perspiration, total body weakness, and dizziness leading to unconsciousness. Emergency Procedures: *Move the patient to a nearby cool place *Keep patient at rest *Remove any constrictive clothing *Give patient water/sports drink, but not if he/she is unconscious *Treat for shock *Alert EMS 3. Heat Stroke
Vessel Heat Stress HEAT STRESS AND heat related injuries. Objective. To Can cause. accidents heat related injuries disability death. Reasons http://www.uscg.mil/mlclant/KDiv/kseVessel_Heat.htm
Extractions: Safety, Environmental Health and Food Services HEAT STRESS AND HEAT RELATED INJURIES Objective To inform Coast Guard personnel how they are effected by heat, humidity, and work load; how to identify and treat injuries caused by overexposure; and how to avoid heat related injuries. References Materials Elements Background Heat Stress effects everyone who lives, works, plays in a hot and/or humid environment. Can cause ... accidents
Dont Let Heat Injuries Ruin Workout, PRT The sensation of a good sweat sometimes keeps people going when infact, they should stop. heat related injuries are very dangerous. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=8961
Red Cross News: American Red Cross Heat Safety Tips Can Save Lives first aid courses include information that helps people recognize and respond tolife threatening situations, including those involving heat related injuries. http://www.acrossla.org/PR/08_14_2003.heat-wave.shtml
Extractions: linkeh@arcla.org The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles, is urging people to beat the heat by taking steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from extreme temperatures by preparing with safety tips. In the wake of the recent heat wave across Los Angeles and other parts of the country, precautions need to be taken to prevent heat- related injuries and deaths. Heat-related deaths can be prevented if a person learns skills taught in Red Cross courses. All Red Cross first aid courses include information that helps people recognize and respond to life threatening situations, including those involving heat related injuries. "Coaches, parents and caregivers need to know the signs of heat injuries. Children are especially susceptible to extreme heat because their bodies act like sponges. Its important for everyone to be aware of the signs of heat-related injuries so they can save a life," said Bob Norvell, Director of Health Safety and Community Services for the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles. HELP! THE POWER IS OUT...
IFA Exercise Injury heat related injuries. Heat Cramps. Remove outer layers as the body warms and replaceduring the cooldown to avoid an excessive chill. heat related injuries. http://www.ifafitness.com/book1/injury.htm
Extractions: This following information is not to be used for self-diagnosis. It's primary intent here is for identification purposes in order to provide first-aid care or to help understand a medical professional's diagnosis. A medical professional always should be consulted in all cases of injury or suspected injury. Symptoms may appear to indicate one type of injury but may in fact be an indication of a more serious injury. For example, if a client tells you of a specific pain that they're having and you say that they probably have such and such, you've just made a diagnosis. Now, if you further extend yourself by telling them that they should do this exercise or take ibuprofen for 3 days, you have prescribed a treatment (rehabilitative or drug), which should be done by a medical professional. The solution is very simple, tell them not to do the offending exercise and see their doctor if pain persists. Protect yourself legally and your client's physical well-being. First-aid treatment is designed to provide pain relief and limit further injury immediatley after an acute injury in order to limit further injury, swelling, bleeding, etc. until a medical professional can attend to the injury. Don't confuse the two scenarios. First-aid treatment should be encouraged not forced. If a person refuses first-aid and you insist on providing it anyway, you're probably exposing yourself legally again. First-aid should be limited to Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation or RICE and advice to see their doctor.
Extractions: Topographic Symbols ... Basic Cold Weather Manual Search All Manuals Map Reading and Land Navigation Survival, Evasion, and Recovery First Aid Topographic Symbols Field Hygiene and Sanitation Basic Cold Weather Manual Wilderness Survival Manuals First Aid Chapter 5. First Aid for Climatic Injury Heat Injuries Heat injuries are environmental injuries that may result when a soldier is exposed to extreme heat, such as from the sun or from high temperatures. Prevention depends on availability and consumption of adequate amounts of water. Prevention also depends on proper clothing and appropriate activity levels. Acclimatization and protection from undue heat exposure are also very important. Identification of high risk personnel (basic trainees, troops with previous history of heat injury, and overweight soldiers) helps both the leadership and the individual prevent and cope with climatic conditions. Instruction on living and working in hot climates also contributes toward prevention. NOTE Salt tablets should not be used in the prevention of heat injury. Usually, eating field
Prevent Heat Injuries how to avoid injuries in the first place. heat related injuries varyfrom sunburns, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. http://www.dcmilitary.com/army/pentagram/7_15/features/15986-1.html
Extractions: Fort Myer Installation Safety Office Physical activity in extreme heat can cause serious injuries if preventive and common sense measures are not taken. Everyone should recognize heat related injury symptoms, how to treat them and, more importantly, how to avoid injuries in the first place. Heat related injuries vary from sunburns, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Fireworks, Heat-related Injuries Keep Responders Busy to the Safety and Education of the Kansas Firefighters Fireworks, heat-related injuries keep responders busy saw two fireworks-related injuries and 10 heat-related cases in the http://www.ksffa.com/July Firenews/fireworks_heat.htm
Extractions: Kansas City Kansan - July 8, 2003 Heat and fireworks kept area hospitals and the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department busy this past weekend. The Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department responded to 18 fireworks-related calls, including one EMS call for assistance for a fireworks injury, Fire Chief Tom DeKeyser said. Two structure fires in KCK were attributed to fireworks during the holiday weekend, and resulted in a total estimated loss of $55,000, he said. Other calls were brush, grass and trash bin fires caused by fireworks, he said. Also, the fire marshal, fire investigators and safety cars patrolled neighborhoods, checking on complaints and confiscating illegal fireworks, he said. DeKeyser said it was a fairly normal Fourth of July weekend here, similar to previous years. "We find it is improper use, illegal fireworks or a lack of supervision that results in the fires, injuries and incidents," he said.
American Red Cross--August Health And Safety Tips Tips for staying safe in warm weather, and how to recognize and care for different stages of heat injuries. Includes a glossary of related terms. From the American Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/tips/heat.html
Extractions: Warm weather means activities and fun under the sun! Whether you love putting on shorts and feeling the warm outdoors, or find it hot and sticky, everyone must be careful not to let a heat-related illness spoil the day. Normally, the body has ways of keeping itself cool, by letting heat escape through the skin, and by evaporating sweat (perspiration). If the body does not cool properly or does not cool enough, the victim may suffer a heat-related illness. Anyone can be susceptible although the very young and very old are at greater risk. Heat-related illnesses can become serious or even deadly if unattended. Preventing Heat-Related Illness General Care for Heat Emergencies Preventing Heat-Related Illness Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect away some of the sun's energy. It is also a good idea to wear hats or to use an umbrella. Drink water. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body. Eat small meals and eat more often.
NASD: Outdoor Action Guide To Heat-Related Illnesses & Fluid Balance Guide to heatrelated Illnesses Fluid Balance. Rick Curtis. Princeton University, Outdoor Action. heat injuries can be provide basic information about heat related illnesses for t e http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d001201-d001300/d001215/d001215.html
Extractions: Heat injuries can be immediately life-threatening. Be aware of the temperature conditions and your hydration levels. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and the author assume no liability for any individual's use of or reliance upon any material contained or referenced herein. This article is prepared to provide basic information about heat related illnesses for t e lay person. Medical research is always expanding our knowledge of the causes and treatment. It is your responsibility to learn the latest information. The material contained in this article may not Fluid Balance All the body's fluids make up one large body fluid pool. Losses of fluid from any one source is reflected in the levels of all the body's other fluids: e.g. profuse sweating will ultimately result in decreased blood volume. If a patient loses enough fluid through any manner-bleeding, sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea-the end result is the same: dehydration and, potentially, volume shock. Adequate fluid is also critically important in hot environments to help our body thermoregulate (see Heat llnesses page 00). Remember, dehydration can kill!
Heat-related Injuries, US Army, 2002 09 / No. 04 Page 2. heatrelated injuries, US Army, 2002. Results. During2002, there were 1,816 heat-related injuries of active duty soldiers. http://amsa.army.mil/1msmr/2003/v09_n04_article1.htm
Extractions: Heat-related injuries, US Army, 2002 Historically, heat-related injuries have been significant threats to the health and operational effectiveness of soldiers and their units. The U.S. military has developed doctrine, equipment, and training methods that reflect decades of operational lessons learned and numerous research studies. Still, however, physical exertion in hot environments cause numerous (and occasionally fatal) injuries of US soldiers. Each year, the MSMR summarizes the heat injury experience of active duty soldiers during the prior year. This report summarizes hospitalizations, outpatient visits, and notifiable event reports related to heat injuries among active duty soldiers from January through December 2002. Methods. The DMSS was searched to identify all medical encounters and notifiable medical event reports that included a diagnosis of other and unspecified effects of heat and light (ICD-9-CM: 992.0-992.9). If more than one source documented a heat injury episode, information for summary purposes was derived from the hospitalization record (if one was available) or the reportable event record; ambulatory records were used when they were the only sources of information regarding particular episodes. Finally, to reduce the misclassification of clinical followups as incident cases, medical encounters that occurred within seven days of a prior heat injury diagnosis were excluded from the summary.
European And Pacific Stars Stripes July 27. heat casualties. Wasted time. Support us! Weve had two soldiers drop out due to heatrelated injuries. http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=16878
Kid Tips -- Heat-Related Injuries. disclaimer policy. heatrelated injuries Three dangers of summertimeare heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. These are http://www2.kumc.edu/kids/KidTips/heat_stress.htm
Extractions: The World Wide Web is not a substitute for the care of a competent health care provider. Do not read or use the information on this page until you have read and understood our Three dangers of summertime are heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. These are all manifestations of dehydration caused by excessive sweating. Heat cramps is the mildest of these three forms. It is characterized by severe cramping of the muscles, similar to what is seen with football players during a game. Treatment is straightforward. Give your child a cold glass of water every 15 minutes and put him or her in a cool shaded place. Heat cramps are rarely, if ever, serious. Unless your child is showing some additional signs of distress, you do not need to contact your physician. Heat exhaustion is a more serious form of heat stress. In heat exhaustion, the dehydration is somewhat more severe. It is characterized by dizziness, fainting, sweating, and a normal body temperature.
Extractions: var cm8cat='ABCTV_WTVD-HEALTH.072602_NH_FOOTBALLHEAT'; Quick Links News As Seen on ABC 11 NC News Briefs Week in Review Eye on Government E-News Newsletters 2004 Vote Weather First Alert Doppler Radar Severe Weather Winter Weather Live Webcams Hurricane Awareness Sports March Madness Where's Charlie Consumer News Troubleshooter Eye on Recalls Features Oscars Message Boards Lottery Results Entertainment Health Hampton's Health Reports MoneyScope Mr. Food Community School Guide Community Events Career Center Eyewitness Traffic Gateway to North Carolina Wake County Attractions Durham County Attractions Orange County Attractions Cumberland County Attractions Interactive Message Boards Ask the Troubleshooter About ABC 11 About Us News Team Bios Jobs at ABC 11 ABC 11 Contacts print story email story last updated: 7/26/2002 By Angela Hampton Football practice for high school and college teams officially starts August first. And you can bet coaches will be focused on keeping their players cool in the late summer heat. A new study from UNC finds heat-related deaths among football players are on the rise. Since 1995, 20 football players have died from heat-related injuries. That's a dramatic increase from the years before, and sports medicine experts say it's unbelievable and completely unnecessary, because heatstroke is almost always preventable.
Extractions: It's hot. In most areas of the United States - and, for that matter, most of the Northern hemisphere - the temperature is up, the humidity is up and it's getting a lot of people down. The most common heat-related incident, and the one that gets the least attention, is sunburn. Sunburn not only damages your skin and leads to skin cancer, but it also promotes dehydration. The key to fun in the sun is frequent application of sunscreen and protection from the direct rays of the sun, especially during the peak hours of the day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Heat rash is skin irritation caused by reduced ability of sweat to evaporate. The rash usually appears as pimples on the neck, groin area or under the arms. Loose, absorbent clothing makes it easier for sweat to evaporate. Heat cramps are painful spasms that occur mostly in the arms and legs caused by an excessive loss of salt. The key to treatment is to provide cool water and a shady location for the person to cool down. Heat exhaustion is caused by fluid loss from profuse sweating without enough fluid replacement. The individual will often get a headache along with feeling weak, tired and nauseous. Victims will appear pale with cool moist skin.
Sports Injury Prevention--Heat Related later in life). Respond quickly if heatrelated injuries occur. Scheduleregular fluid breaks during practice and games. Kids need http://www.arthritis.org/resources/SIP/sun.asp
Extractions: While not contributing to joint problems, vigorous exercise in the sun and heat can lead to other types of injuries and, in the worst cases, even death. Playing rigorous sports in the heat requires close monitoring of both body and weather conditions. Heat-related illnesses include: Dehydration deficit in body fluids Heat stroke headache, dizziness, confusion, and hot dry skin, possibly leading to vascular collapse, coma, and death. Take the following simple steps to have fun in the sun: Use sunscreen and a hat (where possible) to reduce the chance of sunburn (and developing various skin cancers that can occur later in life).
Extractions: Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings Exposure to abnormal or prolonged amounts of heat and humidity without relief or adequate fluid intake can cause various types of heat-related illness. Children adjust more slowly than adults do to changes in environmental heat. They also produce more heat with activity than adults, and sweat less. Sweating is one of the body's normal cooling mechanisms. Children often do not think to rest when having fun and may not drink enough fluids when playing, exercising, or participating in sports. Children with chronic health problems, or those who take certain medicines, may be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Children who are overweight or wear heavy clothing during exertion, such as marching band or football uniforms, are also more susceptible. There are three types of heat-related illnesses: What are heat cramps?
Work-Related Injury 199192. (Source The Cost of Work-related Injury and Disease workforce to reducethe number of injuries in Australia. NSW) How do our bodies deal with heat? http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Work_Related_Injury
Extractions: "The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) National Acounts data estimate the direct cost of workers' compensation in 1992-93 as $4.83 billion. An analysis of constant price data reveals that costs rose steeply over the period 1979-80 to 1986-87, then declined steadily until 1991-92." (Source: The Cost of Work-Related Injury and Disease:1995 There are about 160,000 workers' compensation cases reported in Australia each year. These result in a fatality, permanent disabilty or temporary disability. Included in these cases are over 400 compensated work-place fatalities. The following resources will provide you with practical guidance on preventing injury and illness in the workplace. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
