First Aid Training Saves Lives! Recognising Heat Exhaustion


Posted by: BeckiC on: 12 May 2010
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First4Sight - Heat Exhaustion

Welcome to First4Sight, a quick insight into how to deal with minor first aid incidents

In this edition, we will be looking at how to recognise and treat heat exhaustion


A casualty suffering from heat exhaustion who is left untreated,
may develop heat stroke and become unconscious.

RECOGNISING HEAT EXHAUSTION:

 They may have pale, sweaty skin
 They may feel sick and have a loss of appetite
 They may say that they “feel cold”, but be hot to the touch
 They may have cramps in their stomach, arms or legs

TREATING HEAT EXHAUSTION:

Take them to a cool / shady place
Remove any extra layers of clothing and lay them down
Give them lots of water to drink (to re-hydrate them)

If the casualty becomes unconsciousness; dial 999 and place them in the ’recovery position’

SIGNS & SYMTOMS of HEAT STROKE:

Dizziness and severe headaches - Flushed, dry and hot skin
Confused and restless - Fitting
Strong, heavy pulse – Unconsciousness


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BeckiC Joined: January 2009     Blog Posts: 13
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Hi, I'm Becki From First4Aid. I have dealt with some wierd and wonderful first aid incidents so you will be in good hands if you come on one of our First Aid Training Courses in Coventry or the West Midlands!

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