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Identify the factors that influence how well the body maintains its temperature
-air temperature
-humidity level
-wind
(other factors: clothing, frequency of breaks from exposure, water intake, intensity of activity)
Identify the risk factors that increase a person's susceptibility to heat-related illnesses and cold-related emergencies
-Workers (always in the elements)
-Pre-existing health conditions
-Medications (which eliminate water)
-Consuming substances (caffine, carbonation, alcohol)
-Inadequate hydration
-Previous heat or cold related emergent experiences
-Live in an environment not conducive to proper heat or cold
-Improper clothing
-Fatigue
-Weakness
-Headache
-Irritability
-Nausea
-Dizziness
-Excessive thirst
-Dry lips and mouth
-Disorientation or delirium
-Loss of appetitie
-Severe thirst
-Dry mucous membranes
-Sunken eyes
-Dry skin that does not spring back if pinched, creating a "tenting" effect
-Lack of tears
-Decrease in perspiration
-Dark amber urine
-Unconsciousness
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