{"id":4371,"date":"2021-07-19T16:39:12","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T16:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/?p=4371"},"modified":"2021-07-19T16:39:12","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T16:39:12","slug":"tips-for-heat-exhaustion-and-heatstroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/2021\/07\/19\/tips-for-heat-exhaustion-and-heatstroke\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heat <\/strong>Exhaustion<\/strong> vs Heats<\/strong>troke<\/strong><\/h2>\n

During the summer months it’s important to know the signs of heatstroke and heat exhaustion while also being vigilant and knowledgeable on what to do if you or your client are experiencing the following:<\/p>\n

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Heat Exhaustion<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Heat is caused by excessive loss of water and salt from the body<\/td>\n

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Heatstroke<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Heatstroke is the most serious type<\/strong> of heat illness caused by body heat overload and has a high risk of irreversible damage to body organs and organ systems<\/p>\n

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Signs and symptoms<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Heavy sweating<\/li>\n
  • Cool, moist skin<\/li>\n
  • Body temperature above 38\u00b0C<\/li>\n
  • Weak pulse<\/li>\n
  • Low blood pressure<\/li>\n
  • Tired and weak<\/li>\n
  • Nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n
  • Thirst<\/li>\n
  • Panting or breathing rapidly<\/li>\n
  • Blurred vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What to do<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • Move to a cool area<\/li>\n
    • Loosen or remove clothing<\/li>\n
    • Drink cool water<\/li>\n
    • Spray cool water to large areas of skin or clothing<\/li>\n
    • Call the office as soon as you are able to or<\/u><\/em> ask someone to call on your behalf to report the situation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Get medical help right away if<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • Vomiting<\/li>\n
      • Symptoms worsen<\/li>\n
      • Symptoms last longer than 1-hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Signs and symptoms<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • High body temperature, greater than 40\u00b0C<\/li>\n
  • A fast pulse<\/li>\n
  • Headache or dizziness<\/li>\n
  • Passing out<\/li>\n
  • Weakness, confusion, or acting strangely<\/li>\n
  • Hot, dry, red skin or profusely sweating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What to do<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • This is a medical emergency:<\/strong> Call 911<\/strong> immediately<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Call the office as soon as you are able to or<\/u><\/em> ask someone to call on your behalf to report the situation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      While waiting for help to arrive<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • Move to a cool area<\/li>\n
      • Loosen tight clothing, remove padding from chest<\/li>\n
      • Do not dry the skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Aggressive Cooling Methods<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        • Immerse body in cool water<\/li>\n
        • Immerse forearms in cool water<\/li>\n
        • Pour cool water over chest<\/li>\n
        • Fan skin if possible<\/li>\n
        • Have a cool drink, if alert and able<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies<\/strong><\/h4>\n