Title: Describe environmental emergencies.
Course: Emergency Medical Responder (14055-IV) > Section: Managing Traumatic Injuries

Description should include recognition and management of

- submersion incidents
- temperature-related illnesses.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What safety considerations are related to submersion incidents?
- What are some types of temperature-related illnesses?
- What’s the best way to assess a patient who is potentially having a temperature-related illness?
- What is the difference between a local and general cold emergency?