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M0 <br /> r <br /> 4 <br /> Treatment: <br /> • Immediately remove victim to the support area or proceed to the support area for <br /> yourself. <br /> • Start cooling, but be careful not to cause a chill (ie. rest in shade; apply wet <br /> towel to the forehead; open up and/or remove clothing as much as practical, <br /> especially chemical-resistant garments). <br /> • Drink cool water , 2NJL but only if conscious, and not in shock. <br /> • If vomiting, and/or the illness is not lesss:ung, call for emergency help and/or <br /> transport victim to emergency room. <br /> • It is likely that a heat exhaustion victim will be unabie to work for the remainder <br /> of the day. <br /> _ n <br /> Signs and symptoms: <br /> • 110f, DRY SKIN to the touch; REDDISH coloring <br /> • Body temperature >105 degrees Fahrenheit {F} <br /> a No sweating <br /> • Mental confusion <br /> ° Deep, rapid breathing that sounds like snoring Progressing gressing to shallow, weak <br /> breathing. <br /> • Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting or weakness <br /> • Dry mouth <br /> • Convulsions, muscular twitching, sudden collapse. possible unconsciousness <br /> Treatment: <br /> COOL-the victim-RAPIDLY <br /> Y using whatever means are availabIc, including: T <br /> shade; opening up and/or removing the clothing; soak clothing/skin with water, <br /> s provide fanning/air movement; placing <br /> conditioning on maximum. p g victim in vehicle using vehicle air <br /> • DO NOT GIVE DRINKING.WATER TO VICTIM <br /> ° 3hMaM the .victim <br /> sUXltliM for heat stroke victim. or calf for emergency help; RQ <br />