Heat exhaustion. in the coal mine” catch these before they get to a more “Canaries – extreme case of heat stroke catch early as they need rest/water/evaluation and possible medical – care. Symptoms. Dizziness. Headache. Loss of appetite. Nausea. Weakness. Clumsy/unsteady walk. Profuse sweating and pale (or gray), moist cool skin. Normal to slightly elevated body temperature. Muscle cramps. Heat cramps. Treatment. Rest Soldier in shade. Loosen uniform/remove head gear. Have Soldier drink 2 quarts of water over 1 hour. Seek medical aid. Evacuate if there is no improvement in 30 minutes, or if Soldier's condition worsens Heat stroke. Medical emergency cases already have abnormal brain function and – can be fatal initiate rapid cooling and EVAC! – Symptoms. Hot dry skin. In the early progression of heat stroke, the skin may be moist or wet. Note.
Heat exhaustion. “Canaries in the coal mine” – catch these before they get to a more extreme case of heat stroke – catch early as they need rest/water/evaluation and possible medical care. Symptoms. Dizziness. Headache. Loss of appetite. Nausea. Weakness. Clumsy/unsteady walk. Profuse sweating and pale (or gray), moist cool skin. Normal to slightly elevated body temperature. Muscle cramps. Heat cramps. Treatment. Rest Soldier in shade. Loosen uniform/remove head gear. Have Soldier drink 2 quarts of water over 1 hour. Seek medical aid. Evacuate if there is no improvement in 30 minutes, or if Soldier's condition worsens Heat stroke. Medical emergency – cases already have abnormal brain function and can be fatal – initiate rapid cooling and EVAC! Symptoms. Hot dry skin. Note. In the early progression of heat stroke, the skin may be moist or wet.
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