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Understanding Heat Exhaustion Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video explains how to treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- The body cools itself through sweating and evaporation.
- The veins also dilate or contract.
- Heat emergencies develop because of exertion or because of the environment.
- Heat exhaustion is when the body’s attempt to cool itself with sweating and evaporation is not enough.
- Heat exhaustion symptoms include excessive sweating, altered mental state, nausea, fatigue, and pale skin.
- If it is due to exertion, have the person stop the activity and administer water. Also, have them move into a cool environment.
- Sometimes, the environmental temperatures cause heat exhaustion.
- During heat stroke, the person is no longer sweating.
- Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 immediately. Get their clothes off and hose them down. Utilize ice packs. Rescuers might need to perform CPR.
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