Heat stroke
often happens in extremely hot and humid conditions. Our body uses sweating to balance the body temperature, however, under certain conditions, our body fails to dissipate the heat and the body temperature keeps risking. The most common victims of heat stroke are outdoor workers, infants, elderly people, and athletes. Heat stroke, if not treated early and properly, can be deadly.
Instructions
1. Call 911 for medical emergency assistance. The symptoms of heat stroke include dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, weakness, muscle cramps and headache.
2. Remove the victim's clothes while waiting for emergency medical assistance to arrive. Spray water to cool him down. Stay with the victim. Put ice packs under his armpits and groins.
3. If you are outside, take the victim to a cool and shaded area. If there is a pool nearby, bring him to a shallow part of the pool.
4. If you have access to a thermometer, monitor the victim's body temperature. Continue to provide cooling his temperature drops to 101 to 102 degrees F.
5. Give him cool liquids such as cold water. Sport drinks are ok, too. Do not give him caffeine or any other caffeinated drink. Keep a container and damp cloth near in case he vomits.
6. If the person is unconscious, check his airway for breathing and listen for his heart beat. Do CPR if he stops breathing. Have his mouth opened so air can enter his body. Roll him onto his left side. This help prevent vomiting and allow fluids to drain from his mouth.
Tags: body temperature, conditions body, Heat stroke