1. Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion By Laura Schwartz, MSN, FNP-BC, COHNS
Summer Safety
Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion By
Laura Schwartz, MSN, FNP-BC, COHNS

2. Heat Stroke The body cools itself through perspiration.
Heat Stroke occurs when the body is unable to cool itself and can become life threatening.
Heat stroke can affect anyone, however the very young and very old are at greater risk.

3. How Heat Stroke Occurs
Working, playing or exercising without drinking enough fluids is the main cause of heat stroke, especially in hot weather.
In dry weather perspiration helps to cool the body quickly. In humid weather the body cools much slower.
The body’s core temperature rises to dangerous levels affecting essential body functions and organs.

4. Symptoms of Heat Stroke
Elevated body temperature
Strong rapid heartbeat
Rapid shallow breathing
Low blood pressure
Headache, small pupils, nausea, dizziness
Confusion, strange behavior, disorientation
Irritatbillity, confusion or loss of consciousness.
Unable to sweat with red, dry, hot skin.

5. What to do Call 911 Place in cool area. Immerse victim in cool water
Wrap in wet sheets and hand fan or put in front of fan.
Apply cold compresses to head, neck and groin.

6. Prevent Heat Stroke Drink large amounts of water regularly.
Wear loose light colored clothes.
Relax in the shade.
Avoid coffee or alcoholic beverages.

7. Heat Exhaustion Not life threatening but can lead to heat stroke.
Heavy sweating
Weak rapid pulse
Elevated temperature
Cool, pale, clammy skin

8. Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
Headache, nausea, fatigue
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Low blood pressure
Can be revived from fainting.
Dark Urine

9. What to do Place victim in cool place and lay down
Give frequent small sips of liquid every few minutes.
Watch for worsening condition. In normal cases there is no need to call 911.

10. Infants - Caution Treat infants who are overheated differently.
Infants who drink a lot of water can actually decrease the salt level in their body enough to cause seizures. A result of water intoxication.
The best thing for babies is formula or mother's milk, because they contain essential salt protectors.
Johns Hopkins director of Pediatric Emergency Dr. Alan

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Johns Hopkins director of Pediatric Emergency Dr. Alan

12. Healthy Tips for Men Eat Healthy, 5+ Fruit & Veg’s, animal fat
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Increase activity, start slow, do something fun
Quit smoking
Get routine exams and screenings
Get appropriate vaccinations
Manage Stress – Balance obligations, activity
Know your Risk - work, sports, genetic history
Protect self-sun screen, seat bealt, wash hands
Get enough sleep