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    The Heat Is On .. So Be Careful!

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    The document discusses the dangers of heat exposure and heat-related illnesses. It notes that while preventable, heat is still killing people worldwide. It describes symptoms of heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat syncope, and heat stroke, which is a medical emergency. The document provides tips for prevention such as drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and cooling down in air conditioning. It advises to seek medical help if someone shows signs of heat stroke.

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    The Heat Is On .. So Be Careful!

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    The document discusses the dangers of heat exposure and heat-related illnesses. It notes that while preventable, heat is still killing people worldwide. It describes symptoms of heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat syncope, and heat stroke, which is a medical emergency. The document provides tips for prevention such as drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and cooling down in air conditioning. It advises to seek medical help if someone shows signs of heat stroke.

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    The document discusses the dangers of heat exposure and heat-related illnesses. It notes that while preventable, heat is still killing people worldwide. It describes symptoms of heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat syncope, and heat stroke, which is a medical emergency. The document provides tips for prevention such as drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and cooling down in air conditioning. It advises to seek medical help if someone shows signs of heat stroke.

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    The Heat Is On .. So Be Careful!

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    Syed Marwan Ameer
    The document discusses the dangers of heat exposure and heat-related illnesses. It notes that while preventable, heat is still killing people worldwide. It describes symptoms of heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat syncope, and heat stroke, which is a medical emergency. The document provides tips for prevention such as drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and cooling down in air conditioning. It advises to seek medical help if someone shows signs of heat stroke.

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    The heat is on..

    So Be Careful!
    FACTS

    Although heat-related illness


    and death are readily
    preventable, still exposure to
    high temperatures and heat is
    killing people all around the
    world.
    Facts
    During physical labor the amount of
    blood circulation to skin reduces,
    this reduces effective heat transfer
    between the blood & surrounding.
    If body cant dispose of excess
    heat, it will store it. When this
    happens the bodys core
    temperature rises and the heart
    rate increases.
    More
    Dont use the feeling of thirst as an
    indicator that you need water.
    You can deplete as much as 30% of
    your bodys water before you feel
    thirsty. Drink plenty of water before,
    during and after time spent in the
    heat.
    Individuals vary in their tolerance to
    heat stress conditions
    Heat Exhaustion

    Occurs when the heart and vascular


    system do not respond properly to
    high temperatures, and the
    mechanisms our body uses to cool
    itself fails
    Symptoms include cool, clammy,
    pale skin, sweating, dry mouth,
    fatigue, weakness, dizziness nausea,
    muscle cramps
    If you suspect that someone is
    suffering from heat exhaustion:
    get them to a cool spot

    lay the person down

    elevate the feet

    loosen clothing

    give cool (not iced) water


    Contributing Factors

    Obesity
    Alcohol consumption
    Caffeine
    Certain medications
    Previous heatstroke
    Age
    Several days of sustained
    exposure to hot temperatures
    Heat Syncope

    Usually occurs in individuals


    standing erect and immobile in
    the heat.
    The person recovers rapidly
    after lying down
    Heat Cramps

    Painful muscle
    cramps/spasms in person
    sweating profusely
    It occurs when large volumes
    of water are consumed
    without adequate salt
    replacement.
    Usually resolves after an
    electrolyte beverage.
    This is the most severe form of
    heat-related illness.
    Heat Stroke IS A MEDICAL
    EMERGENCY!
    It is often fatal
    It is preventable
    Symptoms of Heat
    Stroke

    Altered mental state


    Confusion
    delirious
    Lack of sweating
    Body temperature > 105
    degrees
    Cyanosis (blue) or red hot skin
    Treatment

    Cool body - pour cool


    water over person
    Place ice pack behind
    neck - under arms
    Prevention

    Spending time in air-


    conditioned
    environments
    Increase
    nonalcoholic/
    Non-caffeinated
    fluid intake
    Monitor urine output
    More

    Persons working either indoors or


    outdoors in high temperatures
    should take special precautions
    including allowing 10 -14 days to
    acclimate to high temperatures
    Salt tablets are not recommended
    and may be hazardous to many
    people
    Underestimate the seriousness
    of heat illness
    Give the victim medications to
    reduce fever
    Give the victim liquids that
    contain alcohol or caffeine
    Give anything by mouth if HEAT
    STROKE is suspected

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