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Staying Safe in the Heat
The human body normally regulates heat through sweating; however, exceeding what the body can handle can lead to trouble quickly. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can occur rapidly and lead to confusion, agitation, slurred speech, irritability, delirium, seizures, coma, organ damage and death. In the U.S., 87 people died in 2017 from excessive heat exposure.
Heat Exhaustion Signs and Symptoms:
- Sweating
- Pale, ashen or moist skin
- Muscle cramps
- Fatigue, weakness or exhaustion
- Headache, dizziness or fainting
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rapid heart rate
Reacting Quickly to Heat Exhaustion:
- Move victims to a shaded or air-conditioned area
- Give water or other cool, nonalcoholic beverages
- Apply wet towels, or have victims take a cool shower
Reacting Quickly to Heat Stroke:
Seek medical help immediately if someone is suffering from heat stroke.
Signs & Symptoms:
- Body temperature above 103 degrees
- Skin that is flushed, dry and hot to the touch; sweating has usually stopped
- Rapid breathing
- Headache, dizziness, confusion or other signs of altered mental states, such as irrational or combative behavior
Take Action:
- Convulsions or unresponsiveness—call 911 and move the victim to a cool environment.
- Remove unnecessary clothing
- Immediately cool the victim, if possible, by immersing up to the neck in cold water
- If immersion in cold water is not possible, place the victim in a cold shower or move victim to a cool area and cover as much of the body as possible with cold, wet towels
- Keep cooling until body temperature drops to 101 degrees
- Monitor the victim's breathing and be ready to give CPR if needed
For more information about the Tennessee Chill Box Air-Conditioned Respirator,
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