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HOT WEATHER

HOT WEATHER . FIRST AID EQ: What are the three types of Hot Weather injuries?. 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

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HOT WEATHER

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  1. HOT WEATHER FIRST AID EQ: What are the three types of Hot Weather injuries?

  2. HOT WEATHER • Cramps (signs) • Pain • Reduced range of motion • Weakness in the muscle

  3. HOT WEATHER • Cramps (treatment) • Rest • Stretching • Drink fluids (water is best) • Massage the muscles • Eat bananas (potassium)

  4. HEAT EXHAUSTION • SIGNS • Profuse (too much) sweating • Body feels weak • Pale • Nausea (vomit) • Lightheaded (dizzy)

  5. HEAT EXHAUSTION • Treatment • Rest for at 30 minutes • Get into a cool environment • Drink fluids

  6. 10-2-2 • Explain a time when you were extremely hot and explain what your body felt like?

  7. HEAT STROKE • SIGNS • High body temperature > 105d • Hot, dry skin • Very rapid heartbeat • Victim will probably be unconscious

  8. HEAT STROKE • TREATMENT • Wet the clothing with water not ice • Get out of the hot environment • Get medical attention

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