Prevention
Before work, you should keep doing this while steering clear of alcohol and sugary drinks
What is drinking water frequently
The first step in treating someone with heat exhaustion
what is get out of direct sun immediately and lie down with legs elevated
Intense thirst, weakness, discomfort, dizziness, syncope
What is Heat exhaustion
Age groups that are more susceptible to heat illness
What is the elderly and/or young children
Avoid overheating on the job, workers are encouraged to pause regularly and rest where?
What is under shaded, cool, covered spots
These are effective ways to lower someone's body temperature quickly
What is cold, wet cloths, misting with water and fanning, or applying cold packs to the neck, armpits, and groin
Loss of consciousness with spontaneous return to normal mentation
What is Heat syncope
A physical attribute that can make treating heat illness difficult
What is Obesity
What clothings/colors can keep your body cool
What is Lightweight, light-colors that can reflect heat
This is the proper way to hydrate during heat exhaustion
What is small sips of cool water or electrolytes, avoiding drinking too fast
Core temp 104 or above, altered mental status, seizure or coma
What is a Heat stroke
Disease that could increase the risk of getting heat illness
Diabetes and cardiovascular disease
This gradual 1–2 week process helps your body adapt to working in high temperatures
What is Acclimatization
What should you do to improve airflow and cooling for an overheated person
Remove tight or extra clothing to help the body cool down
Exercise associated, painful and involuntary muscle contractions during or immediately after physical exertion
What is Heat Cramps
Weather conditions that can cause heat illness to worsen
What is Humidity
What is water, rest, and/or shade
When should you call for emergency medical assistance during a heat illness event?
What’s is if symptoms don't improve and/or worsen (like confusion or fainting)
Fluid becoming excessive in legs, ankles, fingers due to high temperatures
Heat Edema
medication that could interfere with your body's ability to cool you down
What is antipsychotics, antihistamines, and/or blood pressure medications