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Signs and Symptoms of Heat Cramps

Muscle cramps of an

extremity and/or abdomen

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Treatment For Heat Cramps

1. Move casualty to cool area

2. Loosen casualty’s clothing

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Treatment For Heat Cramps (Continued)

3. Slowly drink 1 canteen of water

4. Notify medical personnel

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Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion

• Occurs often

– Profuse sweating

– Headache

– Weakness

– Dizziness

– Loss of appetite

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Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion (Continued)

• Occurs sometimes

– Heat cramps

– Nausea

– Urge to defecate

– Chills

– Rapid breathing

– Tingling hands, feet

– Confusion

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Treatment For Heat Exhaustion

1. Move casualty to cool area

2. Loosen clothing

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Treatment For Heat Exhaustion (Con’t)

3. Slowly drink 1 canteen of water

4. Notify medical personnel

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Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke

A. Headache-dizziness

B. Stomach pain-confusion

C. Weakness-lose consciousness

D. Seizures

E. Skin, hot and dry

F. Pulse and respiration is rapid and weak

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Treatment For Heat Stroke

1. Notify medical personnel and evacuate as soon as possible, as heat stroke is a medical emergency, which may result in death.

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Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t)

2. Cool the casualty

A. Provide a shaded, cool area.

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Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t)

2. Cool the casualty

B. Remove outer garments.

C. Have casualty lie down.

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Treatment For Heat Stroke

2. Cool the casualty

D. Pour cool water over extremity.

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Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t)

E. Slowly drink one quart of plain water.

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In a chemical environment, individual is more prone to heat injury.

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Myths

• Trained to conserve water

• Accustomed to heat.

• Toughened up.

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Prevent heat injury:

Drink plenty of water

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Eat meals to replace salt loss.