Perform First Aid for Heat Exhaustion By CDT Rivas Task

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Perform First Aid for Heat Exhaustion

• By CDT Rivas

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Task, Conditions, Standard

• Task 081-831-1008 (SL1) - Perform First Aid for
  Heat Injuries
• Condition You see a casualty who has signs and
  symptoms of a heat injury. The casualty has a
  full canteen of cool water.
• Standard Recognized the type of heat injury and
  gave appropriate first aid IAW with FM 4-25.11 .

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Performance Steps

• 1. Identify the type of heat injury.
• Heat exhaustion symptoms
• Profuse sweating with pale, moist, cool skin.
• Headache.
• Weakness.
• Dizziness.
• Loss of appetite.
• Heat cramps.
• Nausea, with or without vomiting.
• Urge to defecate.
• Chills (goose flesh).
• Rapid breathing.
• Tingling of the hands and/or feet.
• Confusion.

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Performance Steps

• 2. Provide the proper first aid for the heat
  injury
• Steps for Heat Exhaustion
• Move the casualty to a cool or shady area or
  improvise shade.
• Loosen or remove the casualty's clothing and
  boots unless in a chemical environment.
• Pour water on the casualty and fan him unless in
  a chemical environment.
• Have the casualty slowly drink at least one
  canteen of cool water.
• Elevate the casualty's legs.
• Monitor the casualty until the symptoms are gone
  or medical aid arrives.
• Note. If possible, the casualty should not
  participate in strenuous activity for the rest of
  the day.

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References

• QuinStreet (1999). 081-831-1008 (SL1) - Perform
  First Aid for Heat Injuries Retrieved
• April 2, 2009, from http//www.armystudyguide.com