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Ch 4 Lesson 5
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Weather Related Risks Risks associated with both hot and cold weather Weather can also play a role in safety as well…slippery roads, lightning If weather is too extreme stay inside.
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Hot-Weather Risks Dehydration- excessive loss of water May cause dizziness, nausea, confusion Overexertion- overworking the body Heat exhaustion-overheating of the body ○ May result in cold skin, symptoms of shock, dizziness, headache If any of these symptoms occur go to a cool place and lie down with feet elevated and sip water, if vomiting occurs, get help
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Hot-Weather Risks (cont) Heat Cramps- muscle spasm that results from loss of large amounts of salt and water through sweat Muscle tightens and is painful! Heat Stroke- body loses ability to rid itself of excessive heat Sudden increase in body temp, life- threatening Symptoms- difficulty breathing, collapses, Immediately call 9-1-1
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Cold-Weather Risks Frostbite- body tissue becomes frozen Especially ears, face, feet, fingers Early warning sign is frostnip, whitening of the skin Hypothermia-condition in which body temp becomes dangerously low Body loses ability to warm itself Brain can not function, body shuts down
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How to dress in cold weather Wear Layers!! First layer- pull moisture away from body Second Layer- provide insulation Top Layer- keep heat in and water and wind out Wear a Hat! 70% of body heat is lost through your head
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Sun and Wind Exposure Should use SPF 15 everyday on face Use at least SPF 30 if prolonged exposure to sun SKIN CANCER!! (10am-4pm) Wind burn-wear protective clothing and lip balm
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Minor Injuries Muscle Cramp Stay hydrated, stretch Strain Injury to a tendon or muscle Sprain Injury to ligament surrounding a joint Treatment= R.I.C.E
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Major Injuries Fracture- break in the bone Swelling, extreme pain Dislocation- bone out of normal position in a joint Must be put back in place Tendonitis- tendon stretched or torn from over use Concussion- blow to the head Brain swelling, unconsciousness
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