How To Prevent Heat Exhaustion?

Answer 1

First Aid Steps for Heat Exhaustion:

1. Get the person out of the sun and into a shady or air-conditioned location.

2. Lay the person down and elevate their legs and feet slightly.

3. Loosen or remove the person's clothing.

4. Cool the person by spraying or sponging him or her with cool water and fanning.

5. Monitor the person carefully. Heat exhaustion can quickly become a heatstroke.

Answer 2

Heat exhaustion is treated by removing the patient from the heat and having them sit in a cool place and drinking cool water. Heat stroke is another thing. First thing to do is call for an ambulance. Remove the patient form the heat and place them in a cool location and try to get their body temp down with cool water. Not ice water. Moniter the victim for shock. If that's a little more involved than your comfortable with, raise their feet above the heart line.

Answer 3

Heat Exhaustion is a state of dehydration that occurs when patient has been working or exerting themselves in a high-temperature environment and not replenished fluids lost through sweating. They will typically display the following symptoms:

• Muscle cramps
• Heavy sweating
• Weakness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Pale skin color
• Fainting

First Aid Steps:

1. Make sure the patient is not suffering from Heat Stroke, which is more serious. One the hallmarks of Heat Stroke is that the patient is no longer sweating, but appears very hot and flushed, and has an altered level of consciousness.
2. Stop any activity, move the patient to a cool, shady area if possible. Have them rest with legs elevated.
3. Remove any extraneous sports equipment (helmets, shoulder pads, etc.) or clothing.
4. Put cool, wet towels on the patient's skin, fan the patient to promote cooling. Do NOT cool the patient to the point where shivering occurs, as this will raise the body temperature further.
5. Encourage patient to drink a moderate amount of a cool, non-alcoholic beverage. Avoid sports drinks that contain high amounts of sugar or caffeine.

If the patient becomes unconscious or starts to display symptoms of Heat Stroke, activate EMS immediately. Place the patient on his or her side with an arm tucked under the head and watch for vomiting.

If all else fails, call 911 or rush to the hospital.

Answer 4

• Get them water.
• Have them rest.
• If they are outdoors, get them in the shade. But just get them anywhere that is cool.
• Lightweight clothing.

Notice the signs early. You don't want this to progress to Heat Stroke.

Answer 5

Treatment involves rapid mechanical cooling along with standard resuscitation measures.

The body temperature must be lowered immediately. The patient should be moved to a cool area (indoors, or at least in the shade) and clothing removed to promote heat loss (passive cooling). Active cooling methods may be used: The person is bathed in cool water or a hypothermia vest can be applied. However, wrapping the patient in wet towels or clothes can actually act as insulation and increase the body temperature. Cold compresses to the torso, head, neck, and groin will help cool the victim. A fan or dehumidifying air conditioning unit may be used to aid in evaporation of the water (evaporative method).

Immersing a patient into a bathtub of cool (but not cold) water (immersion method) is a recognized method of cooling. This method requires the effort of 4-5 people and the patient should be monitored carefully during the treatment process. This should be avoided for an unconscious patient; if there is no alternative, the patient's head must be held above water. Immersion in very cold water is counterproductive, as it causes vasoconstriction in the skin and thereby prevents heat from escaping the body core.

Hydration is of paramount importance in cooling the patient. This is achieved by drinking water (oral rehydration). Commercial isotonic drinks may be used as a substitute. Intravenous hydration (via a drip) is necessary if the patient is confused, unconscious, or unable to tolerate oral fluids.

Alcohol rubs will cause further dehydration and impairment of consciousness and should be avoided. The patient's condition should be reassessed and stabilized by trained medical personnel. The patient's heart rate and breathing should be monitored, and CPR may be necessary if the patient goes into cardiac arrest.

The patient should be placed into the recovery position to ensure that the airway remains open.

Answer 6

Always be under a shaded area. Drink plenty of water. These two steps will ensure you do not get heat exhaustion.

If you do get heat exhaustion, doing the two steps will help as well. Remember, prevention is the best cure for any disease or condition.

Answer 7

# rest in the shade # drink cool water # swimming will also cool you down

Answer 8

get to a cool place and drink fluids.