University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

370

Pages:

6
Author:

Sheha A.

Heat Exhaustion Heat exhaustion happens when the person comes in contact with an excessively hot environment for a long time. It happens on hot days (summers). It is also known as heat collapse or sudden collapse in which a person loses his consciousness. Causes: Hot weather Loss of body water and salt\ Signs and Symptoms * Exhaustion * Fainting * Pallor * Cold and clammy skin * Headache, dizziness * Fast and shallow breathing * Rapid and weak pulse * High and increased temperature * Restlessness * Clammy skin means sweat on skin First Aid * Reassure the victim * Immediately move victim to shade * Apply cold water to skin * Dizziness means position like faint and weakness First aid measures: * Reassure the victim * Immediately move the victim to a cool place, make the victim lie down * Provide a comfortable position * Loosen all clothes of the victim * Offer victim cold water, add a little salt into it * If the victim is unconscious, keep in the recovery position * Monitor the respiration and pulse rate * Send the victim to the hospital for medical help Heat SISOKE Heat sisoke COCCOS tempestasie in GalatinS proposals. ceotes ace to bish abich the Saikk beat se- 710000 P *probosed pesartase: caposase to bish tem * excessive cooscomption of akonol * Hot weather * Chronic illness * Due to intake of different kinds of medicines (Cortisone, steroids, diuretics, and beta-blockers) * Allergic kidneys - problems, sepsis * Anticholinergics - constipation, infections of the stomach, disorder of blood pressure * Beta-blockers - blood pressure Signs and Symptoms * Headache * Nausea, vomiting * Loss of consciousness * Fainting, dizziness * Raised body temperature * Cramps in muscles * Racing and weak pulse * Skin is dry and hot