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ns Signs of heat cramps include muscle cramps, sweating, and headache.
Actions for Heat Step Action
Cramps
1 Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
2
3 Have the person with heat cramps rest and cool off.
Have the person drink something that contains sugar and electro-
lytes, such as juice or a sports drink, or water if the others aren't
available.
FYI Once heat cramp symptoms stop, the person can exercise again. Stretching,
icing, and massaging painful muscles may be helpful.
A bag with ice and water and wrapped in a towel may be applied to the sore
muscle for up to 20 minutes if the person can tolerate it.
Important Mild heat-related signs are a warning that the person's condition may get worse
unless you take action. Symptoms of heat-related emergencies often increase if
left untreated.
Heat Exhaustmn
Definitions and Heat exhaustion is a serious condition that often turns into heat stroke. It often
Key Facts occurs when someone exercises in the heat and sweats a lot.
Signs Signs of heat exhaustion include sweating, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, muscle
Actions cramps, feeling faint, and fatigue.
62 Follow these steps for heat exhaustion:
Step Action
1
2 Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response number
3 {or 91 1).
4 Have the person lie down in a cool place.
Remove as much of the person's clothing as possible.
5 Cool the person with a cool water spray.
(continued)
Actions for Heat Step Action
Cramps
1 Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
2
3 Have the person with heat cramps rest and cool off.
Have the person drink something that contains sugar and electro-
lytes, such as juice or a sports drink, or water if the others aren't
available.
FYI Once heat cramp symptoms stop, the person can exercise again. Stretching,
icing, and massaging painful muscles may be helpful.
A bag with ice and water and wrapped in a towel may be applied to the sore
muscle for up to 20 minutes if the person can tolerate it.
Important Mild heat-related signs are a warning that the person's condition may get worse
unless you take action. Symptoms of heat-related emergencies often increase if
left untreated.
Heat Exhaustmn
Definitions and Heat exhaustion is a serious condition that often turns into heat stroke. It often
Key Facts occurs when someone exercises in the heat and sweats a lot.
Signs Signs of heat exhaustion include sweating, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, muscle
Actions cramps, feeling faint, and fatigue.
62 Follow these steps for heat exhaustion:
Step Action
1
2 Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response number
3 {or 91 1).
4 Have the person lie down in a cool place.
Remove as much of the person's clothing as possible.
5 Cool the person with a cool water spray.
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