Heat Stroke occurs when the person goes past heat exhaustion
and his body loses the ability to cool itself and overheats. Heat stroke is very dangerous. The person no long can sweat to cool and his
body temperature rises to dangerous levels (up to 106) quickly (within 10-15
minutes).
Symptoms of heat stroke:
may be profuse sweating which probably decreases and the person’s body
becomes hot and dry, the person may hallucinate, become confused and/or
dizzy, may slur his speech. The person may have a major throbbing
headache and he may deal with chills while his body temperature climbs.
Heat stroke is the most serious heat illness and requires
quick treatment: call 911 for help. While emergency help is coming, move the
person to a cool shaded area and cool the person my applying cool water to him
and his clothes. More information about
heat illnesses can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/
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