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Discuss patients suffering from environmental exposure and emergencies.
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Write a response to this discussion prompt by Thursday at 11:59 pm. You might consider the following suggestions to help you get started with typing in the reply box:
Describe the signs and symptoms of a patient experiencing heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
Describe the treatment of a patient experiencing heat emergencies (hyperthermia) up to and including heatstroke.
Describe the signs and symptoms of a patient experiencing a cold environmental emergency (hypothermia).
Describe the treatment of a patient experiencing a cold emergency.
Discuss the proper steps for treatment of frostbite.
This is also a great place to share any helpful resources related to environmental emergencies with your classmates.
By Sunday at 11:59 pm, please reply to at least two of our classmates' posts with further practical suggestions, comments, or thoughtful feedback.
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Responded to two postings with constructive information and makes meaningful reflection on group efforts. Consistently responds to postings within designated time frame. Grammar, spelling and sentence structure meet college level requirements.
Responded to two postings with constructive information and makes meaningful reflection on group efforts. Consistently responds to postings within designated time frame. Very minor structure, grammar and spelling issues present and somewhat meet college level requirements.
Responded to one student post with constructive information and makes meaningful reflection on group efforts. Grammar, spelling and sentence structure meet college level requirements.
Responded to one or two student posts with minor constructive information and makes minor reflection on group efforts. Grammar, spelling and sentence structure somewhat meet college level requirements.
Responded to one or two postings with no constructive information and makes very little to no reflection on group efforts. Grammar, spelling and sentence structure do not meet college level requirements.
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