electrical burns, 179 emergencies. See also injuries abdominal trauma, 161–162 abrasions/lacerations/punctures, 163–164 airway obstruction, 165–167 allergic reactions, 50, 55–56 amputations, 168 anaphylaxis, 55–56, 169 asthmatic reactions, 173–174 bite wounds, 175–176 burns, 177–178, 179, 180–181, 182 cardiac, 170–172, 183–185, 233–235 cerebral vascular accidents (CVAs) (strokes), 186 cold-related, 208–209, 220–221 contusions, 187 diabetic, 189–191, 192–193 disaster management, 238–241 epistaxis, 194 eye injuries, 195–203, 202, 203 eye-involved herpes viruses, 109, 110, 128 eyelid lacerations, 201 fractures, 204–205, 206–207 frostbite, 208–209 headaches, 94 head injuries, 210–211 heat-related, 212–219 insect stings, 222–223 pneumothorax, 224–225 poisoning, 279–285 psychiatric, 72, 73 seizures, 188 shock, 226 sprains, 228 urticaria, 153 Emergency Cardiovascular Care Organization, 233 emotional issues. See mental health problems enviromechanical hazards, 290, 317 environmental support for health, 246, 253 environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), 295 epistaxis, 194 ergonomic assessment, 242–243 ethical considerations, 258, 315–316 ETS (environmental tobacco smoke), 295 evaluations case management, 237 exercise programs, 246 health promotion programs, 255–256 nutrition education, 275 smoking cessation programs, 297 exercise, 244–247, 245 exposure to HIV, 19–20 eyes/eyelids chemical burns, 195–196 comprehensive examinations, 18 conjunctivitis, 69 eye injuries, 195–203 eye-involved herpes viruses, 109, 110, 128 glaucoma, 16–17 lacerations of eyelids, 201 laser safety programs, 268 styes (hordeolums), 138 F feet, 69–70, 125 femoral hernias, 107 fibromyalgia, 83–85 fires, 180–181 flash burns to eyes, 198, 199 flowchart for use of automated external defib- rillators (AEDs), 235 food-borne illnesses, 271 Food Guide Pyramid, 275 foreign bodies in eyes, 200, 202, 203 fractures, 204–205, 206–207 frostbite, 208–209, 220 G gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances, 86, 87–88 genetic screening, 246, 248–249 genital area, 23, 62, 89, 110. See also sexually transmitted infections (STIs) glaucoma, 16–17 glossary, 387–392 gonorrhea, 90–91 Graves’ disease, 146 grief/loss, 92–93 H Hashimoto’s disease, 148 hay fever, 53–54 hazardous waste disposal, 269–270 headaches migraine, 96–97 overview, 94–95 Sample Guide for Headache Diary, 98 sinusitis, 132 head injuries, 210–211 health and safety committees, 250–251 health assessment, 322–326 Health Consequences of Smoking on the Human Body, 295 health history. See medical history Health Insurance Portability and Accountabil- ity Act (HIPAA), 246, 253, 315–316 health promotion programs, 252–256, 253, 254 health surveillance programs, 257–259, 268 hearing conservation, 260–262. See also ears heart disease/disorders, 26, 183–185 heart rate target zones (exercise), 246 heat-related disorders heat cramps, 216 heat generation by worker/environment, 212 Heat Index Chart, 213 heat stroke, 218–219 permissible heat exposure threshold limit values, 214 reference card, 215 salt-depletion type heat exhaustion, 217, 219 Heimlich maneuver, 167 hemorrhages, 187 hemorrhagic strokes, 186 hemothorax, 224 hepatitis exposure to, 176 type A, 99–100 type B, 102–103 type C, 104–105 vaccination for, 8 405