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9 <br /> First aid for heat exhaustion is as follows: <br /> 1. Immediately remove victim to the support area, or if you are the victim, proceed <br /> to the support area. <br /> i <br /> 2. Decontaminate, if practical, before entering support area. <br /> 3. Start cooling, but be careful not to cause a chill( i.e., rest in shade and apply wet <br /> towel to forehead, open up and/or remove clothing as much as practical, <br /> especially chemical-resistant clothing). <br /> 4. Drink cool water slowly, but only if conscious and not in shock. <br /> 5. If vomiting, and/or the signs and symptoms are not lessening within an hour, call <br /> for emergency help and/or transport the victim to emergency room <br /> 6. It is likely that a heat exhaustion victim will be unable to work for the remainder <br /> of the day. <br /> Heat Stroke (aka sun stroke) <br /> The signs and symptoms of heat stroke are ho kin o the touch: reddish coloring: body <br /> temperature > 105 degrees F; no sweating; mental confusion; deep, rapid breathing that sounds <br /> like snoring progressing to shallow, weak breathing; headache; dizziness; nausea; vomiting; <br /> weakness; dry mouth; convulsions, muscular twitching, sudden collapse; possible <br /> unconsciousness. <br /> Fust aid for heat stroke is as follows: <br /> 1. Immediately remove the victim to the support area; prior to entering the support <br /> area, remove and dispose the victim's chemical-resistant clothing. <br /> 2 C <br /> Ml the victim rapidly using whatever means are available, including: shade; <br /> opening up and/or removing clothing; soaking clothing/skin with water and <br /> fanning; placing victim in vehicle using aur conditioning on maximum. <br /> 3. Do not give drinking water to victim. <br /> 4. Treat for shock, if needed. <br /> I ` <br /> I <br /> 5. Transom the victim tQ ther or call for emergency help; 141 <br /> cu&ptions for heat stroke victim. <br /> Ik I I <br /> 47�]0�9K►B.�YEPOR7'3113Q3L9SFiP1�x.wPs I i , II � <br /> HPtAMW= ' <br />