Heat Related Emergencies

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Heat Related Emergencies

• Prevention HYDRATION
• (Kevin, marathon, dehydration)

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Heat Related Illnesses

• Heat Cramps
• Heat Exhaustion
• Heat Stroke

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CrampsWhat To Do

• Move to a cool place
• Replace fluid
• Electrolyte replacement drinks (replacing sodium
  and potassium) and or water
• 8 or less sugar content (coke 12)
• Cool fluids

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Heat Exhaustion

• Results from excessive perspiration
• Results from dehydration
• Can lead to heat stroke
• Older adults are more susceptible

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Heat Exhaustion Signs and Symptoms

• Normal or slightly elevated body temperature
• Heavy sweating / thirst
• Weakness / dizziness
• Rapid pulse / Fatigue
• Headache and dizziness
• Nausea and vomiting

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Heat Exhaustion What To Do

• Move to cool place
• Elevate legs 8 12 inches
• Remove excess tight clothing
• Give cool fluids electrolyte drinks
• Cool victim
• Sponge with cool water fan
• No improvement in 30 minutes? Seek medical
  attention
• Chill bumps

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Heat Stroke

• Classic or slow cooker
• Exertional or fast cooker

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Heat Stroke Signs and Symptoms

• Skin usually feels hot and dry
• Body temperature gt104
• Altered mental status, confusion, lethargy,
  agitated, seizures, coma, unconsciousness
• Rapid breathing and or rapid pulse
• May be unconscious

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Heat Stroke First Aid

• Medical attention immediately
• Cool the victim
• Spray with water (humidity less than 75)
• Cool bath
• Fluids
• Ice packs on neck, armpits, groin
• Head and shoulders should be slightly elevated

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Heat Stroke Prevention

• Acclimatization
• Avoid dehydration
• 1 cup fluid per 20 minutes
• Avoid hot shower or bath after prolonged heat
  exposure
• Caution Humidity levels of 65 or greater