Heat-Related Injuries and Treatment
Heat exhaustion happens when your body can't handle high temperatures, causing fatigue, weakness, and potential collapse. Signs include dizziness, excessive sweating, rapid weak pulse, nausea, cool clammy skin, and muscle cramps.
Heat stroke is much more serious than heat exhaustion. Warning signs include throbbing headache, no sweating, rapid strong pulse, red hot dry skin, and possible unconsciousness.
For heat exhaustion treatment: have the victim lie down with feet elevated, keep them cool, give electrolyte beverages, and monitor for shock. If seizures start, protect them from injury and give first aid for convulsions.
Life-Saving Tip: No sweating during hot weather is a major red flag - it means the body's cooling system has failed!