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where are splints stabilised
above and below the joint
what maneuvers are involved in choking
J-thrust, back slaps
what is applied in the event in anaphylaxis
epinephrine
is it more stable to pull or push an individual into recovery position
pull
what is frostbite defined as
localised response to a cold and dry environment, freezing of body tissues
what is a chillblain
cause by prolonged exposure to cold and wet conditions resulting in constricted peripheral skin vessels
what causes immersion foot
more sever than chilblain (12hours-4days)
jet lag vs travel fatigue
jet lag-episodic and due to circadian disruption
travel fatigue-accumulates over the course of a season, cumulative
what interventions are used in jet lag and travel fatigue
pharmacologic, circadian phase shifting, hydration, sleep hygiene, naps, light, caffeine
what is the risk associated with hepatitis
HCV-up to 70% develop chronic infection
what are health and performance consequences of RED-S
nutrient deficiencies, chronic fatigue, increased risk of infections and illnesses
how is RED-S screened for and diagnosed
weight loss, lack of normal growth and development, menstrual dysfunction, recurrent injuries and illnesses, decreased performance and mood changes
what are treatment strategies of RED-S
increase in energy intake/reduction in exercise
how can traveler’s diarrhea affect performance
resultant dehydration, typically 1-5 days within the first 4-14 days of travel
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