Heat Stroke vs Heat Exhaustion
Call 911
Heat stroke
Sunburns are this type of burn
1st degree
Karen Magnussen has these to keep the staff cool
Freezies and neck fans
Sports Drinks
Heat Exhaustion, Heat cramps
A day camp leader brings you a kid with a large pink spot on their arm
Treat the Sunburn
- Give water
- Cover with a cool cloth
- Apply burn cream such as Aloe Vera
Cold, pale, clammy skin
Heat exhaustion
Muscle cramps can be caused by
Heat Cramps, Heat exhaustion
This beverage can be consumed to prevent heat related injuries.
Water
Aloe Vera
Sunburns
A patron working out in the gym has leg cramps and is sweaty
Likely just a muscle cramp. if cramp does not go away or other symptoms appear try as heat exhaustion.
Confusion/Delirious
Heat stroke
Order the severity: Heat cramps, Heat stroke, Heat exhaustion
Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke
Cool cloths or a cool bath
Heat stroke, Heat exhaustion, and Sunburns
A patron stumbles out of the hot tub after sitting in it for an hour. Their skin is pale and they are sweating excessively.
Treat for heat exhaustion.
- Place in cool environment/use cold cloths/cold shower
- Provide water to sip
-Recovery position
Nausea/Vomiting
Heat stroke and Heat Exhaustion
Dry mouth dry skin and headaches can by a sign of this
Dehydration
Ice pack on the neck and armpits
Heat stroke
A Patron faints after leaving the hot tub. They have very dry skin that is hot to the touch.
Treat for Heat stroke.
- Call 911
-Do not give water to drink
- Place in cool environment/Use cold cloths
-If they lose consciousness monitor ABCs and perform CPR if necessary
Give water to sip on
Heat exhaustion, Do not give water to someone with heat stroke
Blistering skin is caused by what
2nd degree burns
This common item can be found in the KM freezer during the summer
T-shirts
CPR
Heat Stroke
A patron faints in the steam room
Assume the worst, Check ABCs and treat accordingly.
Could be Heat stroke or heart attack or diabetic shock.