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What are the factors that triggers heat exhaustion?
The main factor which triggers heat exhaustion is not drinking enough fluids therefore becoming dehydrated. Other factors such as staying in the sun to long can also result in a case of heat exhaustion as well.
Heat exhaustion What to do if the bleeding continues after?
Bleeding and heat exhaustion are not related.
During which heat emergency do you cool the casualty's body by sprinkiling him or her with water?
Heat exhaustion
What is the prognosis for heat exhaustion?
Treatment of heat exhaustion usually brings full recovery in one to two days.
Can a concussion cause heat exhaustion?
No. A concussion is caused by a blow or fall on the head. Heat exhaustion is caused by staying too long in the heat.
Another name for heat stroke is?
heat exhaustion
What are the effect of wave?
heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion
What should you always do when treating a causualty with heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
Heat stroke is a result of heat exhaustion and usually consists of drowsiness and increased vomiting, whilst heat exhaustion can be treated before any symptoms occur. The process of treating a casualty with heat exhaustion should be as follows; Sit the person down in a cool place if possible Give them a glass of water in the dilution of 2 tablespoons of salt to a litre of water; as this will help replace the salts that will have been lost because of dehydration. The person should continue to stay out of hot atmospheres and also continue to drink fluids, preferably water.
What symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Exhaustion/fatigue Headache Nausea Incoherence Hallucination potentially
What is the leading cause of weather -related deaths?
Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths globally. Heat waves can result in heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and exacerbate existing health conditions, leading to fatalities.
What are 3 different heat stress illnesses?
Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.
What are the two main hyperthermia illnesses?
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.
