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HOT WEATHER FIRST AID

HOT WEATHER Cramps (signs) Pain Reduced range of motion Weakness in the muscle

HOT WEATHER Cramps (treatment) Rest Stretching Drink fluids (water is best) Massage the muscles Eat bananas (potassium)

HEAT EXHAUSTION SIGNS Profuse (too much) sweating Body feels weak Pale Nausea (vomit) Lightheaded (dizzy)

HEAT EXHAUSTION Treatment Rest for at 30 minutes Get into a cool environment Drink fluids

HEAT STROKE SIGNS High body temperature > 105d Hot, dry skin Very rapid heartbeat Victim will probably be unconscious

HEAT STROKE TREATMENT Wet the clothing with water not ice Get out of the hot environment Get medical attention