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BestPracticeGuidelines : 1 Heat Related Illness 2012, 7 - 11 Jean Justad, MD DDP �� &#x/Att;¬he; [/;ott;&#xom ];&#x/BBo;&#xx [5;.49;‚ 1;.39;&#x 73.;栲&#x 31.;Β&#x ]/S;&#xubty;&#xpe /;oot;r /;&#xType;&#x /Pa;&#xgina;&#xtion;&#x 000;&#x/Att;¬he; [/;ott;&#xom ];&#x/BBo;&#xx [5;.49;‚ 1;.39;&#x 73.;栲&#x 31.;Β&#x ]/S;&#xubty;&#xpe /;oot;r /;&#xType;&#x /Pa;&#xgina;&#xtion;&#x 000; &#x/MCI; 3 ;&#x/MCI; 3 ;Heat Related Illness BestPracticeGuidelines : 2 Heat Related Illness 2012, 7 - 11 Jean Justad, MD DDP �� &#x/Att;¬he; [/;ott;&#xom ];&#x/BBo;&#xx [5;.49;‚ 1;.39;&#x 73.;栲&#x 31.;Β&#x ]/S;&#xubty;&#xpe /;oot;r /;&#xType;&#x /Pa;&#xgina;&#xtion;&#x 000;&#x/Att;¬he; [/;ott;&#xom ];&#x/BBo;&#xx [5;.49;‚ 1;.39;&#x 73.;栲&#x 31.;Β&#x ]/S;&#xubty;&#xpe /;oot;r /;&#xType;&#x /Pa;&#xgina;&#xtion;&#x 000; &#x/MCI; 3 ;&#x/MCI; 3 ;2. HeatExhaustionTemperatures are up to 102.2FahrenheitSymptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, andthirstOccurs 10 times more frequently than cases ofheatstroke3.HeatCrampsCommon in people who work hard in theheatDue to loss of salt in the sweat which is not replaced with drinking plainwater.Usually cramping is in the muscles that are used duringworkCramps are alleviated by rest, water ingestion and correction of saltimbalance4.HeatRashesPrickly heat is most frequentlyseenAppears

as red bumps, usually in areas where the clothing istighterIt causes a pricklingsensationRash generally disappearswhen the person returns to a coolenvironment. BestPracticeGuidelines : 3 Heat Related Illness 2012, 7 - 11 Jean Justad, MD DDP �� &#x/Att;¬he; [/;ott;&#xom ];&#x/BBo;&#xx [5;.49;‚ 1;.39;&#x 73.;栲&#x 31.;Β&#x ]/S;&#xubty;&#xpe /;oot;r /;&#xType;&#x /Pa;&#xgina;&#xtion;&#x 000;&#x/Att;¬he; [/;ott;&#xom ];&#x/BBo;&#xx [5;.49;‚ 1;.39;&#x 73.;栲&#x 31.;Β&#x ]/S;&#xubty;&#xpe /;oot;r /;&#xType;&#x /Pa;&#xgina;&#xtion;&#x 000; &#x/MCI; 3 ;&#x/MCI; 3 ;Heat Related Problems Cause Symptoms Treatment Prevention Heat RashHumid, hot environment; plugged sweat glandsTiny raised, red bumps (blisterlike) with extreme itchingRinse skin with cool water, use mild drying lotions, change into dry clothesWash regularly, keep skin clean and dry SunburnToo much exposure to sunRed, painful, blistering or peeling skinSkin lotions, avoid sun. If blisters, seek medical attentionApply sun screens of factor 15 or greater. Wear lightclothing Heat CrampsHeavy sweating causes loss of saltPainful cramps in arms, legs, stomach. Occurs suddenly and can be a Move to cool area, loosen clothing, drink cool water with salt (1 Drink fluids regularly, especially those warning of other more tsp salt per gallon of that contain dangerous heat illnesses water), or fluids such electrolytes,

as Gatorade reduce activity levels and heat exposure Fainting (heat syncope)Pooling of blood in dilated vessels, lack of adequate fluidSudden fainting while standingMove to cool area, loosen clothing, offer sips of cool waterDrink fluids regularly, reduce activity levels and heat exposure Heat ExhaustionFluid loss in sweat without fluid and salt replacement causes the body’s cooling system to break down.Heavy sweating, cool moist skin, weak pulse, low blood pressure. The person is tired and weak, has nausea, is thirsty, may be panting or breathing rapidly. Vision can be blurred.GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE!Can progress to heat stroke and death.Move person to cool, shaded area, loosen excess clothing, provide cool water. Fan and lightly spray with cool water.Reduce activity levels and heat exposure. Drink fluids regularly. Check frequently to spot symptoms that precede heat stroke. Heat StrokeBody loses ability to sweat once fluid and salt reserves are used up. This will cause the body temperature to rise. eat stroke can developsuddenly.Hot, dry skin usually red, mottled or blue (from lack of oxygen). Bodytemperature is over 104˚F. There is weakness, confusion, agitation, with fast pulse, dizziness, headache. May see loss of consciousness or seizures.Call 911!Death can occur quickly. Remove excess clothing, fan or spray with cool water. Apply cool, wet cloths.Reduce activity levels and heat exposure. Drink fluids regularly. Check frequently for signs of problems developing