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HOT WEATHER . FIRST AID. HOT WEATHER . Cramps (signs) Pain Reduced range of motion Weakness in the muscle. HOT WEATHER. Cramps (treatment) Rest Stretching Drink fluids ( water is best ) Massage the muscles Eat bananas (potassium). HEAT EXHAUSTION . SIGNS
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HOT WEATHER FIRST AID
HOT WEATHER • Cramps (signs) • Pain • Reduced range of motion • Weakness in the muscle
HOT WEATHER • Cramps (treatment) • Rest • Stretching • Drink fluids (water is best) • Massage the muscles • Eat bananas (potassium)
HEAT EXHAUSTION • SIGNS • Profuse (too much) sweating • Body feels weak • Pale • Nausea (vomit) • Lightheaded (dizzy)
HEAT EXHAUSTION • Treatment • Rest for at 30 minutes • Get into a cool environment • Drink fluids
HEAT STROKE • SIGNS • High body temperature > 105d • Hot, dry skin • Very rapid heartbeat • Victim will probably be unconscious
HEAT STROKE • TREATMENT • Wet the clothing with water not ice • Get out of the hot environment • Get medical attention