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Step Action
6 If cool water spray is not available, place cool damp cloths on the
neck, armpit , and groin area.
7 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.
Heat Stroke
Definitions and Heat stroke is a very serious condition. It looks similar to heat exhaustion but it
Key Facts is life threatening. You need to act quickly.
Signs The key signs of heat stroke are confusion, passing out, dizziness, and seizures.
Other signs of heat stroke include nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, feeling
faint, and fatigue.
Actions for Heat St e p Action
Stroke 1
Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit and AED. Wear
2 PPE.
3 Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response
4 number (or 911).
Put the person in cool water, up to her neck if possible.
See if the person needs CPR. If he does, give CPR. If you don't
know how, give Hands-Only CPR.
Important Begin cooling the person immediately. Every minute counts.
If you can't put the person in cool water up to her neck, cool her with a cool
water spray.
Stop cooling the person once her behavior is normal again. Continued cool-
ing could lead to low body temperature (hypothermia).
Only put water on the person's skin.
If the person can drink, give her something to drink. Sports drinks are the
best.
If the person can't drink, wait for someone with more advanced training to
arrive and take over.
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Step Action
6 If cool water spray is not available, place cool damp cloths on the
neck, armpit , and groin area.
7 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.
Heat Stroke
Definitions and Heat stroke is a very serious condition. It looks similar to heat exhaustion but it
Key Facts is life threatening. You need to act quickly.
Signs The key signs of heat stroke are confusion, passing out, dizziness, and seizures.
Other signs of heat stroke include nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, feeling
faint, and fatigue.
Actions for Heat St e p Action
Stroke 1
Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit and AED. Wear
2 PPE.
3 Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response
4 number (or 911).
Put the person in cool water, up to her neck if possible.
See if the person needs CPR. If he does, give CPR. If you don't
know how, give Hands-Only CPR.
Important Begin cooling the person immediately. Every minute counts.
If you can't put the person in cool water up to her neck, cool her with a cool
water spray.
Stop cooling the person once her behavior is normal again. Continued cool-
ing could lead to low body temperature (hypothermia).
Only put water on the person's skin.
If the person can drink, give her something to drink. Sports drinks are the
best.
If the person can't drink, wait for someone with more advanced training to
arrive and take over.
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