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FIRST AID EQ: What are the three types of Hot Weather injuries?

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1 FIRST AID EQ: What are the three types of Hot Weather injuries?

2 HOT WEATHER Cramps (signs) Pain Reduced range of motion
Weakness in the muscle

3 HOT WEATHER Cramps (treatment) Rest Stretching
Drink fluids (water is best) Massage the muscles Eat bananas (potassium)

4 HEAT EXHAUSTION SIGNS Profuse (too much) sweating Body feels weak Pale
Nausea (vomit) Lightheaded (dizzy)

5 HEAT EXHAUSTION Treatment Rest for at 30 minutes
Get into a cool environment Drink fluids

6 10-2-2 Explain a time when you were extremely hot and explain what your body felt like?

7 HEAT STROKE SIGNS High body temperature > 105d Hot, dry skin
Very rapid heartbeat Victim will probably be unconscious

8 HEAT STROKE TREATMENT Wet the clothing with water not ice
Get out of the hot environment Get medical attention


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