from CDC.gov |
Signs and Symptoms:
Heat Exhaustion
- Severe thirst
- Muscle weakness
- Nausea, sometimes vomiting
- Irritability
- Headache
- Increased sweating
- Cool clammy skin
- Elevation of body temperature to 105 degrees Fahrenheit
- Weak, rapid pulse
- Severe, throbbing headache
- Weakness, dizziness or confusion
- Difficulty breathing
- Decreased responsiveness or loss of consciousness
- Little or no sweating
- Flush, hot, dry skin
- Elevation of body temperature to 105 degrees Fahrenheit
If the person has a temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or more or shows signs and symptoms of heatstroke, seek emergency medical care immediately. In cases of heat exhaustion and while waiting for help:
- Move the person to a cool place indoors or under the shade of a tree.
- Loosen clothing.
- Have the person lie down. Elevate feet slightly.
- If the person is alert, place in cool (not cold) bath water.
- IF the person is alert, give frequent sips of cool, clear fluids (clear juice or sports drinks are best).
- If the person is vomiting, turn his or her body to the side to prevent choking.
- Monitor the person's temperatures.
Heat Exhaustion is the result of excessive heat and dehydration. Heat Stroke is a medical emergency!
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