Heat Stroke
The main indication of heat stroke is a fever of 105 degrees Fahrenheit with hot, dry
skin. Other signs include rapid heartbeat, rapid and shallow breathing, either elevated
or lowered blood pressure, and confusion or unconsciousness. If you suspect heat
stroke, get the person out of the sun and into a cool spot. Cool the person by covering
him or her with damp sheets or spraying with water. Direct air onto the person with a
fan or a newspaper, and monitor the person's temperature with a thermometer. Stop
cooling the person when his or her temperature returns to normal. If breathing ceases,
start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Heat stroke is an emergency that needs immediate
medical attention.
Every year people pass out and die during exercise/ from a condition called heat stroke, a sudden uncontrolled rise in
body temperature that affects the brain so that it can't function properly.
Heat stroke doesn't just happen. You get plenty of warning. First your muscles are affected, then your circulation and
then your brain.
As your temperature starts to rise, your muscles feel like a hot poker is pressing against them. As it rises further, the air
that you breathe feels like it's coming from a furnace and no matter how rapidly and deeply you try to breathe, you
won't be able to get enough air. When this happens, stop exercising. If you continue to exercise, your body temperature
will rise further and affect your brain. Your head will start to hurt, you'll hear a ringing in your ears, you may feel dizzy,
you may have difficulty seeing and then you will end up unconscious on the ground.
When a person passes out from heatstroke, his brain is being cooked just like the colorless part of an egg turns white
when it hits the griddle. Get medical help immediately. Usually, the victim should be carried into the shade and placed on
his back with his head down and his feet up. He should be cooled by any possible means. Liquid should be poured on
him. It doesn't matter whether it's from a hose or a glass. It could be water, coke, milk, or whatever you have. After he
is revived, he should be watched for more than an hour as his temperature can start to rise to high levels again.
You should remember to plan ahead on any ultra training course you
decide on and stash extra water at intervals along the way.
Because as you exercise the cells in your body will need more oxygen. So therefore, the heart will pump harder to get more oxygen
occurs so the heat deep in the muscles is conserved. Since the vessels are now
Stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked or condensed. Blood works to transport oxygen and other beneficial substances to the body’s cells and organs, as well as the brain. There are two main types of strokes that are known as Ischemic strokes and Hemorrhagic strokes. When the blood vessels that provides for the brain becomes congested, is it referred to as ischemic stroke, the most common stroke within adults. Blood clots, a cluster of blood that sticks together, are the cause of Ischemic strokes. Ischemic strokes also takes place when arteries become backed up with plague, leaving less blood to flow. Plague is cholesterol, calcium and fibrous and connective tissue that sticks to the walls of blood vessels. Ischemic strokes eternally damage the brain and cause a person's body to no longer function habitually.Some risk factors that may increase stroke are high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Some stroke factors are also due to old age or having a family that has a history of strokes. Men are more likely to have a stroke but the most st...
There are many causes of accidental death in the United States, one of the most commonly seen are burn injuries. Burn injuries can effect a victim both internally (lungs) and externally (skin), they are so serious that many major hospitals have a burn unit area solely for the treatment of burn victims. In this research paper we will discuss the important issues dealing with the injuries of a burn victim such as the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, complications and treatment.
The physician’s notes indicated a temperature of 98 degrees F, an elevated heart rate and respiratory rate, and low blood pressure. When the amount of oxygen available for the heart is low, it puts pressure on the heart and causes the heart rates to increase. To compensate for the low amount of oxygen the respiratory rate also increases to enable the intake of more oxygen that is be available for the body.
The only result from the testing consistent with a brain injury was the abnormal pupil response of the right eye (constriction) (Traumatic brain injury, 2015). The physical effects that could have pointed to a brain injury were the laceration to the right side of the gentleman’s head and the amount of blood loss. The complaints from the patient that may have insisted a brain injury included a severe headache, dizziness, and nausea (Traumatic brain injury, 2015).
To perform CPR, first you must establish unresponsiveness. Try tapping the child and speaking loudly, to provoke a response. Once unresponsiveness has been determined, if you are alone, you should shout for help. Then provide basic life support for approximately one minute before going to call 911. If a second person arrives, send him or her to call the ambulance.
The World Health Organisation (2013) explains that an Ischaemic stroke occurs as a result of a blood vessel becoming blocked by a clot, reducing the supply of oxygen to the brain and, therefore, damaging tissue. The rationale for selecting Mary for this discussion is; the author wishes to expand her evidenced based knowledge of stroke since it is the principal cause of disability and the third leading cause of mortality within the Scottish population (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), 2008) and, therefore, a national priority. In response to this priority, the Scottish Government (2009) produced their ‘Better Heart Disease and Stroke Care Action Plan’. Additionally, they have introduced a HEAT target to ensure 90% of stroke patients get transferred to a specialised stroke unit on the day of admission to hospital (Scottish Government, 2012).
“… There is a feeling of strange intoxication and shifting consciousness with minor perceptual changes. There may also be strong physical effects, including respiratory pressure, muscle tension (especially face and neck muscles), and queasiness or possible nausea… After this the state of altered consciousness begins to manifest itself…..among the possible occurences are feelings of inner tranquility, oneness with life, heightened awareness, and rapid thought flow…these effects will deepen and become more visual. Colors may become more intense. Halos and auras may appear about things. Objects
I found out that this is because the blood is feeding the muscles oxygen at first then the body wants to lose heat from the body created my movement as well so the blood vessels
However, these pains are easily taken care of with just rest and taking things slowly and the symptoms will subside (“Bidmc). The second phase of physical symptoms is dizziness. Classifying what a person means by dizziness can severely affect the treatment of the symptom. A mild case of poor equilibrium like lack of balance is one thing, that can simply be cured with rest and patience. However, if the symptom is more serious, like not being able to walk or vomiting from the dizziness, this could be caused by a more serious injury to the brain and medical attention should requested. The best way for a patient to avoid dizziness is to not overdue activity, consistent rest, and slowly move into more physical activities. Nausea and motion sickness are fairly common such as migraines and queasiness. These are also related to equilibrium issues. The severity of the nausea and headaches differ between the severity of the head injury. Just upset stomachs and getting nauseous from car rides are caused from fairly mild brain trauma, but more severe sickness such as vomiting, not being able to eat and hold down
Some people may develop other symptoms, such as changes in vision, weakness, or numbness. If you have other symptoms, stop doing the maneuver
Stroke is a commonly known disease that is often fatal. This cellular disease occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted by either a blood clot halting the progress of blood cells in an artery, called an Ischemic stroke, or a blood vessel in the brain bursting or leaking causing internal bleeding in the brain, called a hemorrhagic stroke. When this happens, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and nutrients because the blood cells carrying these essential things are stopped, causing them to die. When the cells in the brain die, sensation or movement in a limb might be cut off and may limit an organism’s abilities. A person with stroke is affected depending on where in the brain the stroke occurs. In other words, symptoms of a stroke
Stroke is a serious medical condition that affects people of all ages specifically older adults. People suffer from a stroke when there is decreased blood flow to the brain. Blood supply decreases due to a blockage or a rupture of a blood vessel which then leads to brain tissues dying. The two types of stroke are ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. An ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot blocking the artery that brings oxygenated blood to the brain. On the other hand, a hemorrhagic stroke is when an artery in the brain leaks or ruptures (“About Stroke,” 2013). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of adult disability” (“About Stroke,” 2013). Stroke causes a number of disabilities and also leads to decreased mobility in over half of the victims that are 65 and older. The CDC lists several risk factors of stroke such as heredity, age, gender and ethnicity as well as medical conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and excessive weight gain that in...
When standing up suddenly from a sitting position we may feel dizzy. This is due to blood rushing to the legs and reducing the supply of the blood to the brain, resulting in a sudden drop in blood pressure amounting to at least 20 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure of at least 10 mm Hg. This may be a condition known as orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension or orthostasis). This will be more prevalent among those having diabetes. Drinking one or two glasses of water will help.