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2.6.4 Symptoms and Treatment of Heat Stroke <br /> Symptoms <br /> • Throbbing headache Rapid heartbeat, <br /> • Dizziness and light- which may be either <br /> headedness strong or weak <br /> • Lack of sweating • Rapid, shallow <br /> despite the heat breathing <br /> • Red, hot, and dry skin • Behavioral changes <br /> • Muscle weakness or such as confusion, <br /> cramps disorientation, or <br /> • Nausea and vomiting staggering <br /> • Seizures <br /> • Unconsciousness <br /> Treatment <br /> • Call the supervisor <br /> immediately <br /> • Get the person <br /> identified into shaded <br /> area <br /> • Spray the person with <br /> cool water <br /> • Fan air across the <br /> person to increase <br /> cooling <br /> • Let the person drink <br /> cool water if they are <br /> able to <br /> • If the person vomits, <br /> work to keep their <br /> airway open <br /> • Remove any layers of <br /> clothing if possible <br /> San Joaquin County <br /> Department of Public Works <br /> County of San Joaquin Dept of Public Works IIPP Rev 2020-01-31.docx P a g e 57 <br />