Signs and Symptoms of Heat Cramps Muscle cramps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 9

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prevent heat injury: Drink plenty of water 17

Eat meals to replace salt loss. 18