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WESTERN PUMP <br /> Petroleum & Lubrication Equipment Specialists <br /> How to respond to Heat Illness : <br /> • HEAT EXHAUSTION : <br /> Loosen the victim's tight clothing . <br /> Give the victim "sips" of cool water. <br /> Make the victim lie down in a shaded place with the feet raised . <br /> • <br /> HEATSTROKE : is a severe medical emergency which could result in death . <br /> Heat stroke results when the body's core temperature gets too high and the body is no <br /> longer able to cool itself. <br /> Symptoms : <br /> o Hot, dry and red skin <br /> o rapid pulse and their blood pressure will fall <br /> o weakness , confusion , headache and dizziness <br /> o Anger or acting strangely; <br /> In later stages , a person may pass out and have convulsions . <br /> — Call an Ambulance First then immediately begin cooling the victim 's body with <br /> water or wrapping them in cool wet cloth . <br /> — Treatment: <br /> • Have the person lie down <br /> • Apply a cold compress (such as moist towel) to forehead and neck <br /> • Use a fan to lower body temperature <br /> • Elevate feet <br /> • Give fluids (avoid caffeine) <br /> 3235 " F" Street, San Diego, CA 92102-3315 * 619-239-9988 Fax 619-239-9925 <br /> www.westernpump . com <br /> California Contractor's License #673853 <br /> California Certified Small Business #33547 <br />