Lecture 6. Temperature and Heat

[Pages:80]Lecture 6. Temperature and Heat

27 September 2018

Wannapong Triampo, Ph.D.

RECENT HEAT RELATED DEATHS

? Korey Stringer 7-31-01

? 27 Yrs Old 6'3" 335 lbs

? Eraste Autin

7-25-01

? 18 Yrs Old 6'2" 250 lbs

? Preston Birdsong 8-13-00

? 18 Yrs Old 5'11" 190 lbs

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The Body's Response to Heat

?The body tries to maintain a constant internal temperature

?When the internal temperature rises, the body attempts to get rid of excess heat by: ?Increasing blood flow to skin surface ?Releasing sweat onto skin surface

"TOO HOT RESULTS" How HEAT puts Stress on your body

?Excessive sweat loss results in dehydration

?The body loses its ability to cool

?Increased blood flow to skin causes decrease in organ function

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HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES

? HEAT CRAMPS ? HEAT EXHAUSTION ? HEAT STROKE

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? Caused by excessive loss of elHecEtroAlyTtesCRAMPS

? Early warning sign of heat stress ? Painful cramps usually in legs or abdomen ? Stop activity, hydrate, rest in cool place ? Get medical attention if condition continues

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HEAT EXHAUSTION ?The body's response to excessive water and electrolyte loss ?Stop activity and seek treatment immediately

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