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Why is it dangerous to thow cold water over a heatstroke victim?
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∙ 15y ago
Throwing water over a heat stroke victim has no adverse effects at all. It is throwing water on a heat stroke victim that is dangerous.
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The first step in caring for a heatstroke victim is to?
Find a cold spot and give them lots of cold water and maybe an ice pack.
How do you treat victim of cold water immersion?
wrap the victim in a blanket and provide warm drinks
How do you treat a victim of a cold water immersion?
wrap the victim in a blanket and provide warm drinks
The dangerous of hypothermia is greatest for a person in which situation?
Immersed in cold water
What is the primary danger if you are suddenly immersed in cold water?
Drowning. The immersion in cold water often causes the victim to suddenly exhale the air that is in their lungs instead of holding it in as long as possible.
Is urea dangerous in a cold pack?
In cold packs is usedAmmonium nitrate. It's dangerous because it can explode. But for this it must be absolutely dry.In a cold pack it is in a water solution. Nevertheless you shouldn't eat it or contact it a long time with your skin. In case of a damage of the cold pack you can just wash it away with water.
Is drinking cold water while having food dangerous?
I wouldn't call it dangerous, your body needs both the water and the food. To the worst, you might upset your stomach for awhile.
Why can you plunge into hot water but not cold?
Cold slows the rate of metabolic reactions in the body (e.g. pulse, digestion, etc.). When jumping into cold water, the heart rate can slow to a dangerous level while having to pump harder to keep the body warm. The body knows what is dangerous and sends signals to the brain when something could jeopardize safety. Jumping into cold water would cause the same amount of fear as boiling water.
How do you treat a victim of cold immersion?
wrap the victim in a blanket and provide warm drinks
What is the best way to treat a victim of cold water immersion?
If the hypothermia is mild, it can be treated by warm blankets and warm fluids in as warm an environment as possible. Drying off the victim (if wet) will help as well, as water is extremely efficient at conducting heat away from the body. In severe cases, immediate hospitalization is required. Ironically, if the victim appears to be dead, maintaining the hypothermic condition can increase their eventual chance of recovery, by reducing the amount of critical cell damage associated with heart failure and stopped breathing.
What should you do in a cold emergency?
Stabilize the victim and remove from the cold as quickly as possible.
What do you do if you suspect a casualty is suffering from shock?
Perform a shoke first aid. Move victim into a shaded place. Then put a cool piece of cloth on victim's forehead. Then if u want u can sprinkle some cold water on the victim's head Lastly, raise the victim's legs 45 degrees and call 911
