1. Viewgraph 1 Signs and Symptoms of Heat Cramps Muscle cramps of an extremity and/or abdomen

2. Viewgraph 2 Treatment For Heat Cramps 1.Move casualty to cool area 2.Loosen casualty’s clothing

3. Viewgraph 3 Treatment For Heat Cramps (Continued) 3.Slowly drink 1 canteen of water 4.Notify medical personnel

4. Viewgraph 4 Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion Occurs often –Profuse sweating –Headache –Weakness –Dizziness –Loss of appetite

5. Viewgraph 5 Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion (Continued) Occurs sometimes –Heat cramps –Nausea –Urge to defecate –Chills –Rapid breathing –Tingling hands, feet –Confusion

6. Viewgraph 6 Treatment For Heat Exhaustion 1. Move casualty to cool area 2. Loosen clothing

7. Viewgraph 7 Treatment For Heat Exhaustion (Con’t) 3. Slowly drink 1 canteen of water 4. Notify medical personnel

8. Viewgraph 8 Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke A. Headache-dizziness B. Stomach pain-confusion C. Weakness-lose consciousness D. Seizures E. Skin, hot and dry F. Pulse and respiration is rapid and weak

9. Viewgraph 9 Treatment For Heat Stroke 1. Notify medical personnel and evacuate as soon as possible, as heat stroke is a medical emergency, which may result in death.

10. Viewgraph 10 Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t) 2. Cool the casualty A. Provide a shaded, cool area.

11. Viewgraph 11 Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t) 2. Cool the casualty B. Remove outer garments. C. Have casualty lie down.

12. Viewgraph 12 Treatment For Heat Stroke 2. Cool the casualty D. Pour cool water over extremity.

13. Viewgraph 13 Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t) E. Slowly drink one quart of plain water.

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15. Viewgraph 15 In a chemical environment, individual is more prone to heat injury.

16. Viewgraph 16 Myths Trained to conserve water Accustomed to heat. Toughened up.

17. Viewgraph 17 Prevent heat injury: Drink plenty of water

18. Viewgraph 18 Eat meals to replace salt loss.