Definition
98.6 degrees F
What is the normal temperature of the human body?
People with additional health complications
Elderly people!
Children!
People of disability!
People who are outside a lot!
Who is at risk of heat stroke?
Thirsty!
Dizzy!
Sweaty!
Weak & Tired!
Breathing Fast!
Nauseous
Are all symptoms of this
What is heat exhaustion?
Act FAST!
Look for water!
Find shade or a cooler place!
Loosen up your clothes!
What to do when you suspect a heat exhaustion?
Water water water!
Stay hydrated!
Sip water throughout the day
Carry a reusable water bottle and refill whenever possible!
What is the #1 thing you can do to help prevent heat exhaustion?
95.0 is too low of a temperature for this.
What is the human body?
This can cause permanent damage to your body, including the brain! Even death in some cases.
What is a heat stroke?
Your heart starts beating super-fast and it is hot outside.
What happens to your heart beat during heat exhaustion?
Parks, Trees, covered porches, the library, under bridges and shopping malls!
Where to find shade on a hot day?
Hats! They wider the better!
Light & loose clothing!
If you are able to, get and apply sunscreen. Cheap ones can be found at dollar store!
What clothes help prevent heat exhaustion?
When your body becomes too hot, and your body can't keep up!
Your body is losing too much water!
What is heat exhaustion?
Consuming this popular beverage creates a false sensation of warmth while actually increasing heat loss from the body's core:
What is: ALCOHOL
shivering, chattering teeth, clumsiness, slow movements, sleepiness, weak pulse, rapid breathing, pale skin, confusion, poor judgment, excessive urination, and trouble speaking.
What are signs of hypothermia
If you are hanging at the park on a hot day and your friend passes out do this
When to call 911?
Anything above 103 degrees F is dangerous for this
What is too high for the internal temperature of the human body?
Globally, about 660,000 people die from this annually
Heat Stroke
Dizzy!
Confused!
Headache!
About to pass out!
Are all examples of this change
When does heat exhaustion become heat stroke?
treatment for hypothermia
This type of non-wicking commonly worn fabric, can actually dramatically accelerate heat loss:
What is cotton
When the temperature gets too high!
When the heat starts affecting your brain!
When does heat exhaustion become a heat stroke?
Globally, about 4.5 million people die from this annually
What is Hypothermia
This uncontrollable, rhythmic muscle contraction is the body's first attempt to generate heat:
What is shivering
Drinking alcohol and ignoring the early signs of trouble
What are some common mistakes that people do when experiencing heat exhaustion or early stages of hypothermia?