Hot and Cold Emergencies 7th Grade First Aid Hot and Cold Emergencies

Heat-Related Illness Three forms of Illnesses: Heat Cramps Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke

Heat Cramps Painful muscle spasms. Usually in the legs and abdomen. Care for Heat Cramps Move the person to a cool place Give cool water to drink Lightly stretch the muscle and gently massage the area

Heat Exhaustion Cool, moist, pale, or flushed skin; headache; nausea; weakness; and exhaustion. Care for Heat Exhaustion Move the person to a cool environment Fan the person If person is conscious, give small amount of cool water to drink.

Heat Stroke Most Severe Mostly happens when people ignore the signals for heat exhaustion. Body system is overwhelmed by heat and begin to stop functioning. Serious medical emergency Red skin, changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing.

Heat Stroke Care for Heat Stroke Call 9-1-1 Give care until help arrives by following the care steps for heat exhaustion.

Cold-Related Illness Frostbite Hypothermia

Frostbite Freezing of body parts exposed to the cold. Can cause the loss of fingers, hands, arms, toes, feet and legs. Lack of feeling, skin appears waxy, is cold to the touch or is discolored. Care for Frostbite Soak in warm water Do not re-warm area if there is a danger of it refreezing. Remove wet clothing and jewelry from area.

Hypothermia Entire body cools because ability to keep warm fails. Person will die if not given care. Shivering, numbness, glassy stare. Care for Hypothermia Move to warm place Warm person slowly Remove wet clothing