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Signs and Symptoms of Heat Cramps
Muscle cramps of an
extremity and/or abdomen
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Treatment For Heat Cramps
1. Move casualty to cool area
2. Loosen casualty’s clothing
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Treatment For Heat Cramps (Continued)
3. Slowly drink 1 canteen of water
4. Notify medical personnel
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Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
• Occurs often
– Profuse sweating
– Headache
– Weakness
– Dizziness
– Loss of appetite
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Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion (Continued)
• Occurs sometimes
– Heat cramps
– Nausea
– Urge to defecate
– Chills
– Rapid breathing
– Tingling hands, feet
– Confusion
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Treatment For Heat Exhaustion
1. Move casualty to cool area
2. Loosen clothing
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Treatment For Heat Exhaustion (Con’t)
3. Slowly drink 1 canteen of water
4. Notify medical personnel
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Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke
A. Headache-dizziness
B. Stomach pain-confusion
C. Weakness-lose consciousness
D. Seizures
E. Skin, hot and dry
F. Pulse and respiration is rapid and weak
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Treatment For Heat Stroke
1. Notify medical personnel and evacuate as soon as possible, as heat stroke is a medical emergency, which may result in death.
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Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t)
2. Cool the casualty
A. Provide a shaded, cool area.
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Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t)
2. Cool the casualty
B. Remove outer garments.
C. Have casualty lie down.
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Treatment For Heat Stroke
2. Cool the casualty
D. Pour cool water over extremity.
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Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t)
E. Slowly drink one quart of plain water.
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In a chemical environment, individual is more prone to heat injury.
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Myths
• Trained to conserve water
• Accustomed to heat.
• Toughened up.
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Prevent heat injury:
Drink plenty of water
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Eat meals to replace salt loss.