Heat Stroke [Quick Tip]
3,000 views · Published 28 May 2014 · 1:52 · Indexed 31 October 2026
Channel: SkinnyMedic · 2014 · Education
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related disorder. It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down.
Signs and Symptoms of heat stroke include:
Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating
Hallucinations
Chills
Throbbing headache
High body temperature
Confusion/dizziness
Slurred speech
Decreased urine output
Treatment:
Move patient to a cool environment
Provide immediate and aggressive cooling
Provide fluids and electrolytes
rehydrate until normal urine output
Heat Exhaustion Video:
http://youtu.be/gKYTM83V_U4
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