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Heat Related Emergencies

Heat Related Emergencies. Prevention: HYDRATION (Kevin, marathon, dehydration). Heat Related Illnesses. Heat Cramps Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke. Cramps:What To Do. Move to a cool place Replace fluid Electrolyte replacement drinks (replacing sodium and potassium) and or water

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Heat Related Emergencies

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  1. Heat Related Emergencies • Prevention: HYDRATION • (Kevin, marathon, dehydration)

  2. Heat Related Illnesses • Heat Cramps • Heat Exhaustion • Heat Stroke

  3. Cramps:What 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

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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Heat Stroke • Classic or “slow cooker” • Exertional or “fast cooker”

  8. Heat Stroke: Signs and Symptoms • Skin usually feels hot and dry • Body temperature >104 • Altered mental status, confusion, lethargy, agitated, seizures, coma, unconsciousness • Rapid breathing and or rapid pulse • May be unconscious

  9. 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

  10. 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

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