During heat stroke, high body temperature can damage tissues and organs. If this occurs in untreated subjects, the outcome could be fatal. Symptoms include warm skin, high body temperature, agitation, confusion and loss of consciousness, rapi d breathing and pulse, and dry or sweaty skin.
What to do?
- Check vital parameters.
- Move the victim to a cool place and undress the victim, leaving only cotton clothing.
- Cool the victim by any means possible.
- Keep head and shoulders elevated.
- If a convulsion occurs, try to treat it as quickly as possible.
- Call the ambulance.
In low-humidity conditions, spray or pour water on the victim and ventilate vigorously, or cover the victim with a damp sheet.
In high humidity, however, the evaporation method does not work. Therefore, it is necessary to put ice packs on the blood-irradiated areas.
Source: Mediserve‘s Pocket Guide to First Aid.
