Injury Examples & Treatment

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Hyperthermia

Symptoms – temperature increases, weak pulse, results from over exercising and dehydration

Treatment – lie patient in cool place, give them liquids

Hypothermia

Symptoms – temperature falls too low, muscles go rigid, irregular heart beat

Treatment – raise temperature, wrap in warm, dry clothing, hot drinks

Cramp

Symptoms – involuntary contraction of muscles, caused by lack of salt in the blood, or lack of blood flowing to the muscle

Treatment – stretch the muscle, massaging it gently

Winding

Symptoms – difficulty in breathing, pain in the abdomen

Treatment – lean forward, rub affected area

Shock

Symptoms – pale, clammy skin, fast, weak pulse, feel dizzy, thirsty, or sick

Treatment – call ambulance

Concussion

Symptoms – unconsciousness, memory loss, sick

Treatment – call ambulance

Stitch

Symptoms – sharp pain in abdomen

Treatment – stop exercising, take deep breaths, breath out slowly

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