How Do You Recognize, Treat And Avoid Heat Stroke?
Also called sunstroke, heat stroke is a very serious, life threatening condition. Here’s how to recognize it and how to handle it.Difficulty: HardTime Required: A few minutes Here’s How: • If someone’s body temperature reaches 105 degrees, they could have heat stroke. • If a person has heat stroke, the person probably isn’t sweating much. • If a person has heat stroke, the skin will be hot and red. • If a person has heat stroke, the person may be dizzy or nauseous. • If a person has heat stroke, his/her pulse may be rapid. • Immediately call a doctor. • Get the person out of the sun. • Take off the person’s outer clothing. • Apply cool water or apply cold packs to the person’s body to lower the temperature. • If the person is conscious, provide small sips of salt water. • Do not give any drugs, alcohol or caffeine to the person. • To prevent heat stroke, wear light, loose fitting clothes and a hat in the sun. • To prevent heat stroke, drink a lot of water (even if you don’t feel thirst
