1. Heat Related Emergencies Prevention: HYDRATION (Kevin, marathon, dehydration)

2. Heat Related Illnesses Heat Cramps Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke

3. Cramps:What To Do Move to a cool place Replace fluid Electrolyte replacement drinks (replacing sodium and potassium) and or water 8% or less sugar content (coke 12%) Cool fluids

4. Heat Exhaustion Results from excessive perspiration Results from dehydration Can lead to heat stroke Older adults are more susceptible

5. Heat Exhaustion: Signs and Symptoms Normal or slightly elevated body temperature Heavy sweating / thirst Weakness / dizziness Rapid pulse / Fatigue Headache and dizziness Nausea and vomiting

6. Heat Exhaustion: What To Do Move to cool place Elevate legs 8 – 12 inches Remove excess & tight clothing Give cool fluids – electrolyte drinks Cool victim Sponge with cool water – fan No improvement in 30 minutes? Seek medical attention Chill bumps

7. Heat Stroke Classic or “slow cooker” Exertional or “fast cooker”

8. Heat Stroke: Signs and Symptoms Skin usually feels hot and dry Body temperature >104 Altered mental status, confusion, lethargy, agitated, seizures, coma, unconsciousness Rapid breathing and or rapid pulse May be unconscious

9. Heat Stroke: First Aid Medical attention immediately Cool the victim Spray with water (humidity less than 75%) Cool bath Fluids Ice packs on neck, armpits, groin Head and shoulders should be slightly elevated

10. Heat Stroke: Prevention Acclimatization Avoid dehydration 1 cup fluid per 20 minutes Avoid hot shower or bath after prolonged heat exposure Caution: Humidity levels of 65% or greater