The document discusses thermoregulation and heat and cold emergencies. It describes how homeostasis requires a stable body temperature near 98.6°F and how heat production and loss impact body temperature. It also outlines different types of heat and cold injuries like hypothermia, frostbite, and heat exhaustion, and their symptoms and treatments.

1. Heat and Cold Emergencies Porter, Littleton and Parker EMS 303-765-6367, www.emsteam.org

2. Thermoregulation Homeostasis requires stable temperature ~98.6ºF Heat Production>Heat Loss Increased Body Temperature Heat Production>Heat Loss Increased Body Temperature

3. Thermoregulation Porter, Littleton and Parker EMS 303-765-6367, www.emsteam.org

6. Hypothermia An abnormal body temperature below 95 F, occurring when the amount of heat gained is less than the amount of heat given off. Porter, Littleton and Parker EMS 303-765-6367, www.emsteam.org Porter, Littleton and Parker EMS 303-765-6367, www.emsteam.org

18. Hyperthermia Abnormal elevation of body temperature, occurring when the amount of heat gained is greater than the amount of heat given off. Porter, Littleton and Parker EMS 303-765-6367, www.emsteam.org

20. Heat Related Emergencies Porter, Littleton and Parker EMS 303-765-6367, www.emsteam.org OFTEN NONE DRY, HOT BOUNDING DEEP, SHALLOW NO Heat Stroke SOMETIMES HEAVY COLD, CLAMMY WEAK RAPID, SHALLOW YES Heat Exhaustion SELDOM HEAVY NORMAL VARY VARY YES Heat Cramps Loss of responsiveness Sweat or Skin Moisture Skin Condition Pulse Rate Breathing Rates Muscle Cramps Heat Related condition

24. RISK GROUPS FOR HYPERTHERMIA?? Diabetics Age Environment Occupation Obesity Drugs and Alcohol Febrile Chronic diseases Psychological factors Porter, Littleton and Parker EMS 303-765-6367, www.emsteam.org