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The person loses consciousness at any time. Other change for example , confusion or seizures. Fever ( temperature above 104º F) Signs of Shock Other symptoms of heat stroke such as : Rapid pulsed Rapid breathing

Heat Emergencies Prevention• Wear loose-fitting , light weight clothing in hot weather.

• Rest frequently and seek shade when possible.

• Avoid exercise during hot or humid weather.

• Drink plenty of fluid every day.

• Drink more fluid before, during, and after physical activity.

Heat Emergencies Treatment

Heat Emergencies Treatment fall into 2 categories:

1. External cooling methods.

2. Internal cooling methods.

External Cooling Methods

• Depend on the heat transfer to the skin of the body, and thus the environment.

Conductive Method:

• Take the patient to a cool and shady place

• Apply cool compresses to the neck, groin, armpits and head Evaporative-convective method: 

• Undressing the sick and sprayed with water at 15 ° C (spray)

• Fanned 30 times per minute with hot air Immersion of the patient in water:

•  Surround with ice cubes and sprinkle with salt  (causing melting and heat absorption).

Internal Cooling Methods

• Peritoneal lavage (saline at 20 ° C)

• Gastric lavage (with saline to 9 º C)

• Hemodialysis or cardiopulmonary bypass (cooling the blood out, and was re-injected to the patient).

Heat Emergencies Equipment

• Saline • Cold Packs• Ice• Water

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