Treating heat exhaustion
what is the first thing to do when your friend gets heat exhaustion
move your friend to a cool, shaded place
what is heat stroke
unlike heat exhaustion this life threating state will give you a change in mental state like slurred speech or maybe even losing consciousness.
What is the main protective layer to put on your skin before going outside?
Sunscreen!!!
what is heat cramps?
this is the mildest heat illness which includes muscle spasms mainly in the leg.
True or false heat related illness is only a risk if the temperature reaches 100 degrees.
False!!! The temperature has to reach at least 104 degrees.
What is heat exhaustion?
a person who is still sweating, but may feel dizzy, nauseous, and may have pale clammy skin.
what fluids should you drink during heat exhaustion?
you should drink water and sports drinks!
what heat illness shows signs like going unconscious?
Heat stroke!!!
Right after having heat exhaustion should, you do another activity or rest.
Rest, you should rest after heat exhaustion to prevent it from happening again.
what are fluids to give to someone with heat exhaustion?
sports drinks, water, or iced fluids to cool them down.
Should you wear light colors or dark colors out in the heat?
Light colors!!! Light colors protect you from the sun!!!
what is the most obvious physical sign of a heat stroke?
Hight body temperature.
do you move to a cool place first during heat exhaustion or hydrate
Move, you should move to a cool place first, so you don't get more overheated.
what should you do in a heatwave?
stay hydrated and stay cool.
what is one thing you should you bring on a long hike?
Sunscreen, water, food, clothes, med kit, etc.
core temp of a heat stroke.
104 degrees
True or false if your overweight you have a better chance of developing a heat related sickness?
True!!!
what is the hottest part of day (early morning-late evening)
the hottest part of day is in the late afternoon around 3pm-6pm.
if Somone's having a heat stroke, what should you do first?
call emergency services!!!
What heat illness is associated with itchy red bumps on arm, very sweaty, very dry skin.
Heat rash!!!