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What should you do if you suspect a casualty is suffering?
Seek emergency medical care Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly, unless you think this may cause pain or further injury. Keep the person still and don’t move him or her unless necessary. Begin CPR if the person shows no signs of life, such as not breathing, coughing or moving.
When should you go to ER for heat exhaustion?
Severe heat exhaustion or heatstroke requires hospital treatment. You should for an ambulance if: the person doesn’t respond to the above treatment within 30 minutes. the person has severe symptoms, such as a loss of consciousness, confusion or seizures.
How do you treat heat exhaustion?
Treatment
- Rest in a cool place. Getting into an air-conditioned building is best, but at the very least, find a shady spot or sit in front of a fan.
- Drink cool fluids. Stick to water or sports drinks.
- Try cooling measures.
- Loosen clothing.
Which is the most common cause of heat emergencies?
Heat emergencies usually occur when someone has exercised too much in hot weather. Being confined or trapped in a place that heats up, such as a car, is also a cause of heat emergencies. Heat emergencies are more common in: people who are overweight
What are the symptoms of a heat emergency?
Muscle pain and tightness are symptoms of heat cramps. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include: With heatstroke, all the symptoms of heat exhaustion may be present, plus: Sweating may be present in heatstroke. A person who is experiencing heatstroke might have very dry skin from dehydration. Why Do Heat Emergencies Happen?
What should you always do when treating a casualty for heat exhaustion?
– Pick up the intestines or organs with a clean, dry dressing and place them on top of the casualty’s abdomen near the wound What should you always do when treating a casualty for heat exhaustion of heat stroke? -Remove casualty from the hot environment
What are the three stages of a heat emergency?
Heat emergencies are health crises caused by exposure to hot weather and sun. Heat emergencies have three stages: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. All three stages of heat emergency are serious.
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