Environmental Emergencies
Across
- 2. high altitude cerebral edema
- 3. Bubbles of air in the blood vessels
- 4. the transfer of heat from a part of the body to a colder object or substance by direct contact
- 6. the most serious local cold injury
- 7. Fluid collects in the lungs, hindering the passage of oxygen into the bloodstream.
- 8. Painful muscle spasms that occur after vigorous exercise
- 9. Core temperature falls below 95°F
Down
- 1. Occurs when the body is subjected to more heat than it can handle, and normal mechanisms are overwhelmed
- 2. core temperature of 101°F (38.3°C) or higher.
- 4. occurs when heat is transferred to circulating air
- 5. permanent damage or cell death