Illness With the return of warmer weather Alberta Health Services EMS would like to remind citizensto stay safe in the heat and sun this summer While children and the elderly can be more hot and ID: 953818
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Heat Related Illness With the return of warmer weather , Alberta Health Services EMS would like to remind citizensto stay safe in the heat and sun this summer. While children and the elderly can be more hot and humid weather. Heat stroke Heat strokeis a medical emergencythat requires prompt treatmentt can be fatal.occurs when the body can’t cool itself naturally e.g. Heat exhaustion Heat exhaustioncanoccurdue to xcessive fluid loss during periods The patient is usually cold and damp to the touch and the skin may appear pale or dusky gray. ai d First aidfor all heat related illness begins with removing or sheltering the patient from the hot environmentRemove excess or tight fitting clothing and allow them to rest in a cool environmentIf the patient is conscious and alert, provide suitable fluids such as water, juice, orsports drink.