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Heat Conditions

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



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