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Old 07-09-2016, 09:19 AM   #1
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Default Heat Wave READ

It feels like the sun when going outside and you need to know.

1. Heat Cramps: Cramping in the extremities (arms and legs), abdominal (stomach) cramps, and excessive sweating.

Actions to be taken: Monitor the patient's status (ask simple questions such as "What is your name?" or "Do you know where you are?" Move the patient to a cool, shady area. If one is not there naturally, then provide one. You can do this by stretching out a blanket at the four corners and tying them off on trees, etc., to provide shade. Loosen the patient's clothing to enable the escape of heat and air circulation. Have them slowly drink at least a quart of water, and monitor them. Seek immediate medical attention if the cramps persist.

2. Heat Exhaustion: profuse sweating with pale, moist, cool skin, headache, weakness, dizziness, loss of appetite, cramping, nausea (with or without vomiting), urge to defecate, chills (gooseflesh), rapid breathing, tingling of the hands and/or feet, and confusion (not answering easy questions correctly).

Actions to be taken: Monitor the patient mental status/simple questions. Move the patient to a cool, shady area or provide shade (as mentioned above). Loosen the clothing. Then pour water on the patient and/or fan him/her. Another thing that can be done (especially in the woods/a field environment) is take a t-shirt or (if it's available) a sheet, soak it with cool water, and apply this directly to the patient's skin. The colder the water the better. This will have an extremely rapid effect of bringing the patient's core body temperature down. Next have the patient slowly drink at least one quart of water. Monitor the patient until either the symptoms have left or until you can bring him/her to receive medical attention/emergency first responders arrive. The patient (even if the symptoms disappear) should not partake of any strenuous physical activity of any kind for at least the rest of the day. Monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of heatstroke!

3. Heat Stroke: Red (flushed), hot, dry skin, weakness, dizziness, confusion, headache, seizures, nausea, stomach pains or cramps, respiration and pulse may be rapid and weak, unconsciousness and collapse may occur suddenly.

Actions to be taken: Monitor patient's mental status. Move the patient to a cool, shady area or provide one if one does not exist. Loosen the patient's clothing and foot gear. Spray or pour water on the patient, and use a cooling sheet (as outlined prior). Massage the patient's arms and legs. (Note: this step will allow blood to flow continuously to the extremities and back to the thorax). Elevate the patient's legs. Slowly administer at least one quart of water to the patient if he or she has not lost consciousness. Closely watch the patient for any life threatening conditions (if they should stop breathing, or if they suffer a heart attack). Seek immediate medical attention!

These actions are short, sweet, and to the point. One of the important things to remember in terms of treatment is the old saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This holds true especially with heat injuries. Know your limits and the limitations of family or group members when you are on an excursion somewhere.

Another thing that you need to do (especially in a group outing) is monitor each other. Keep an eye out on the more vulnerable members of the group to ensure that thirst does not develop further into a heat injury.
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