Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Ernelle D. Caragay, RN
OBJECTIVES :
2 Thermoreceptor
Blood- core temperature
Skin- external temperature
3 Types of Heat Transfer
H H
External
Heat sources
hot weather
radiant heat sources Internal
Heat sources
muscle activity
Contributing Factors
Environmental
temperature
humidity
radiant heat
wind speed
Personal Factors
Age
Weight
Fitness
Acclimatization – increased tolerance to heat that comes
from working in a hot environment for a period 1-2 weeks.
INDIVIDUALS AT RISK
Heat Rash
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
HEAT DISORDERS
Heat Rash
Also known as “Prickly Heat.”
Thirst
A dry sticky mouth
Decreased urine output
Headache
Rapid pulse
Dizziness and light headedness
Muscle weakness
Sleepiness and fatigue
Signs and Symptoms of Severe Dehydration
Extreme thirst
Very dry mouth, skin and mucous membrane
Lack of sweating
Little or no urination
Sunken eyes
Shrunken or dry skin without elasticity
Low blood pressure
Rapid heartbeat
Fever
- it is said that in a hot Arabian desert a person
looses about 3 gallons or more of water just from
sweating
AM I HYDRATED ?
Urine Color Chart
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If your URINE color is Below the RED line,
you are
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DEHYDRATED and at risk for Heat disorders
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YOU NEED TO DRINK MORE WATER !!!
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How much water should you drink?
Thirst is the first sign of that you may need more fluids….
Ignoring the THIRST signal could put you on the road to
dehydration…..