Heat-Related Injuries American Heart Association First Aid.

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Heat-Related Injuries American Heart Association First Aid

Heat-Related Emergencies Heat-Related Emergencies include: Heat Cramps Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke Note: Most Heat-Related Emergencies are caused by rigorous exercise

Heat Cramps *Heat cramps are painful muscle spasms, most often in the calves, arms, stomach muscles, and back. Signs Include: Muscle cramps, Sweating, and Headache Treatment: If a person is experiencing heat cramps, have them cool off and rest. Have the person drink something with sugar and electrolytes. Juice or sports drinks work best, though if those are unavailable, have them drink water.

Heat Exhaustion *Heat Exhaustion is a serious condition that often leads to heat stroke. Signs Include: Sweating, Nausea, Dizziness, Vomiting, Muscle Cramps, Feeling Faint, and Fatigue. Treatment: Call, or have someone call an Emergency Response Number(911). Have the person lie down in a cool place. Remove as much of their clothing as possible. Cool them down with a cool water spray. If cool water spray is unavailable place wet cloths on the neck, armpit, and groin areas. Have them drink juice, a sports drink, or water.

Heat Stroke *Heat Stroke is VERY serious. It looks very similar to heat exhaustion, but IS life threatening. Signs Include: Confusion, Dizziness, Passing Out, and Seizures, as well all signs relevant to heat exhaustion. Treatment: Call 911 immediately! Put the person in cool water up to their neck if possible. Begin cooling the person off as soon as possible, every minute counts. Stop cooling the person once their behavior becomes normal, failure to stop cooling could result in Low Body Temperature (Hypothermia). Offer the person a drink, preferably a sports drink. If they cannot drink, wait for someone with more advanced training to arrive.

Electrical Burns For treatment of small burns, apply water to the burned area. Do NOT use ice, as ice can damage a burned area. You may cover the burned area with a dry, non-stick, sterile dressing. If the burned area is large, or you are unsure what to do, call 911.