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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
BibliographyBibliography Medlineplus.com
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%20emergencies.htm Wikipedia http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golpe_de_calor