Substance abuse: Alcohol abuse = medical, behavioral or social problems related to excessive alcohol consumption Alcoholism = chronic dependence on alcohol and a pattern of abnormal behaviors. Severe intoxication can…
Near Drowning: drowning is death by asphyxiation during an immersion episode, so near drowning is when the process is interrupted and reversed. Drugs and alcohol are involved in 35-75% of…
Cold Disorders: Mild: CBT > 32.2 C or 90 F Severe: CBT < 32.2 C or 90 F Compensated: presence of signs and symptoms but with normal CBT Hypothermia victims…
Heat illness: increased CBT due to inadequate thermolysis Heat cramps: pains in muscles exercising in hot environment. Excessive loss of salt and water in sweat. Care: move to cool, sips…
Medical condition caused or exacerbated by weather, terrain, atmospheric pressure or other local factors. Risk factors that make it more likely: Old or young age General health Fatigue Existing medical…