Heat Stroke is often confused with "Heat Exhaustion", which is less severe. Heat Stroke is acute hyperthermia which is a true, life-threatening medical emergency. Patients with heat stroke will display the following signs and symptoms: * high body temperature * the absence of sweating, with hot red or flushed dry skin (Hallmark symptom!) * rapid pulse * difficulty breathing * strange behavior * hallucinations * confusion * agitation * disorientation Patient's with severe hyperthermia need to be cooled as soon as possible. First Aid Steps: * ACTIVATE EMS IMMEDIATELY. This patient must be transported to definitive medical care as soon as possible. If EMS is delayed or you are in a remote area, they can give you further advice on how to treat the patient while you await their arrival. * Move the patient to a cool or shaded area. * If patient is unconscious, place on his or her side, with an arm tucked under the head. This will help avoid aspiration should the patient vomit. * Apply cool or tepid water to the skin. A light mist from a garden hose will work, or wet towels. Fan the patient to promote evaporation and sweating. * Apply towel-wrapped ice-packs to the armpits and groin area. * Do NOT give food or liquids to any partially conscious patient.
A heat stroke is a high body temperature that is typically as high as 41 degree Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit). A victim will have red, hot, and dry skin. Rapid or shallow breathing and a weak pulse. If you suspect a victim having heat stroke, Call EMS/911 as this is a serious medical emergency. Then have them rest in a cool place like shade. Then cool the person any way you can from the neck downwards. You can also use a wet towel to place on the persons groin, each armpit and on the back of the neck to cool major arteries. As well, give them a bottle of water to sip on. Do not have them chug it.
Lie down in a bath of cool water.
The main symptoms of heat stroke are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, fatigue and headaches. If you suspect heat stroke, you should cool and hydrate the victim and seek medical attention.
The main symptoms of heat stroke are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, fatigue and headaches. If you suspect heat stroke, you should cool and hydrate the victim and seek medical attention.
The main symptoms of heat stroke are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, fatigue and headaches. If you suspect heat stroke, you should cool and hydrate the victim and seek medical attention.
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If you suspect a casualty is suffering from heat stroke, it is crucial to call emergency services immediately. While waiting for help to arrive, move the person to a shady or cooler area, remove excess clothing, and try to cool them down by fanning them or applying cold water to their body. Make sure to provide them with water if they are conscious and able to drink.
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