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Cardiovascular disease: the leading cause of tobacco-attributable death Globally, tobacco use is responsible for almost 8 million deaths/year, of which more than half are CV in origin
Bates reminded the audience that we have to go back always to the objective and that there is one and one only big idea and that is to transform nicotine use from high risk to low risk behaviour. Why is this proving so hard?, the speaker asked.
Prevention is the key in preventing morbidity Risk correlated with temperature and wind speed Risk is 15C (5F) Most often occurs at ambient temperature 2 hours, treatment for hypothermia is prioritized Must protect the limb from refreezing Prehospital medical facility (base camp medical center) Immerse affected body parts in 37 to 39 C water If thermometer is not available, immerse unaffected limb first to ensure water is not too hot Once rewarmed, critical not to let the limb refreeze Dressing and blisters Allow the limb to air dry following rewarming, do not rub Apply allow vera or petroleum jelly to affected area, cover with dressing Dressing should not be circumferential or too tight to allow for swelling
Global Reach and Accessibility Finally, VELOs availability on a global scale makes it accessible to a wide audience