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7 <br /> Heat Exhaustion , <br /> The signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion are headache dizziness nausea weakness <br /> fainting, profuse sweating loss of appetite approximately normal body temperature dilated <br /> Pupils weak and rapid pulse shallow and rapid breathing, possible cramps in abdomen and <br /> extremities possible vomiting, difficulty walling, cool and sweaty skin to the touch_pale to <br /> ashen grav colonne <br /> First aid for heat exhaustion is as follows <br /> 1 Immediately remove victim to the support area. or it you are the victim proceed to the <br /> support area <br /> 2 Decontaminate it 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 towel <br /> to forehead, open up and/or remove clothing as much as practical, especially <br /> chemical-resistant clothing) <br /> 4 Drink cool water slowly, but only it conscious and not in shock <br /> 5 It vomiting, and/or the signs and symptoms are not lessening within an hour, call for <br /> 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 of the <br /> day <br /> Heat Stroke (aka sun stroke) <br /> The signs and symptoms of heat stroke are hot dry skin to 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 /> i <br /> First aid for heat stroke is as follows <br /> 1 Immediately remove the victim to the support area, prior to entering the support area, <br /> remove and dispose the victim's chemical-resistant clothing <br /> 2 Cool the victim rapidly_ using whatever means are available, including shade, opening <br /> up and/or removing clothing, soaking clothing/skin with water and fanning, placing <br /> victim in vehicle using air conditioning on maximum <br /> 3 Do not give drinking water to victim <br /> 4 Treat for shock, Lt needed <br />