b"Heat-Related EJDergeneies ConditionMuscle CramsBmthinPulseWeaknessSkinPersirationLoss of Consciousness Heat CramsYesVariesVariesYesMost-WarmSeldom Heat ExhaustionPossibleRaidShallowWeakYesCold-ClammSometimes Heat StrokeNoDeep then Sha lowVerRaidYesDr-Hot-RedOften I BEAT CRAMPS SIGNS AND SY1'1PTOMS: Severe muscle cramps (usually in the legs and abdomen),sometimes dizziness or periods of faintness. exhaustion, EMERGENCY CARE PROCEDURES: eperson to aplace. Movenearby cool econscious person fluids with electrolytes.~ Give the eMassage the cramped muscle to help ease the person's discomfort.pressure will be more effective than light 1ubbin ,. Massaging with eto the person's forehead and over cramped muscles.bb Apply moist towels ecramps persist, or if more serious symptoms and signs develop, notify medical personnel. If BEATEXHAUSTIONd.~ e Rapid, shallow breathing; weak pulse; cold, clammy skin; heavy perspiration;body weakness;possible unconsrs' ,0- l SIGNS A.iW SYMPTOMS::;) totaldizziness;sness. ~~CT~fflOOOO~:~-eMove the person to acool place. nearby ethe patient at rest. Keep e Remove enough clothing to cool the person without chilling them (watch for shivering). eFan the person's skin. ethe conscious person fluids with electrolytes. Do not try to administer fluids to an unconscious person. Give efor shock, but do not cover toint of overheating the person. Treatthe poe1 unconscious, fails to recover rapidly, has otheror has a history of medical problems, notifypersonnel immlfd: ely 1injuries,medical,HEATSTROKE SIGNS AND SYMPTO~IS: Deep breaths,shallow breathing; rapid,pulse, then rapid, weak pulse; dry, hot skin;pupils, loss of consciousness (P.@-sib e thenstrongdilatedcoma); seizures or muscular twitching may be seen.\\ ~ EMERGENCY CARE PROCEDURES: Cool the person rapidly.Move the person out of the sun or away from the heat sour .person'sing and wrap them in wet towels and sheets. ce RemoveclothPourcool water over these wrappings. eheat must be lowered rapidly or brain cells will die! Body Treat for shock. eIf coldor ice bags are available, wrap and place one under each armpit, one behind each knee, one in the groin area, one on each wrist and packs ankle, and one on each side of the person's neck. e1f a tub is nearby immerse person up to the face inwater. Do not leave the person. cooled Notify medical personnel immediately. 6"