Condition
|
Signs/Symptoms
|
First
Aid |
Heat
Cramps
|
Painful
muscle spasms
Heavy
sweating |
Increase
Water intake
Rest
in shade/cool environment |
| Heat
Syncope |
Brief
fainting
Blurred
vision |
Increase
Water intake
Rest
in shade/cool environment
|
| Dehydration |
Fatigue
Reduced
movement |
Increase
Water intake
Rest
in shade/cool environment
|
| Heat
Exhaustion |
Pale
and clammy skin
Possible
fainting
Weakness,
fatigue
Nausea
Dizziness
Heavy
sweating
Blurred
vision
Body
temp slightly elevated |
Lie
down in cool environment
Water
intake
Loosen
clothing
Call
University Police to summon ambulance
if symptoms continue once in cool
environment.
|
|
Heat
Stroke |
Cessation
of sweating
Skin
hot and dry
Red
face
High
body temperature
Unconsciousness
Collapse
Convulsions
Confusion
or erratic behavior
Life
threatening condition |
Medical
Emergency!
Call
University Police to summon ambulance
Move
Victim to shade, immerse in water
|