SIGNS SYSTOMS AND FIRST AID FOR HEAT INJURIES

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Subject: SIGNS SYSTOMS AND FIRST AID FOR HEAT INJURIES                   

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                SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, AND FIRST AID FOR HEAT INJURIES

         When prevention fails, it is critical that everyone be able to
         recognize and treat heat injuries. The following is a
         discussion of the most common injuries:

           A. HEAT CRAMPS are caused primarily by excessive loss of
                      salt from the body.

                   Symptoms--Muscle cramps of the abdomen, legs, or
                      arms.

                   First aid--Move the victim to shade and loosen
                      clothing; dissolve 1/4 teaspoon table salt in 1
                      quart of water, and have the victim slowly drink
                      at least 1 quart of the salt solution; seek
                      medical treatment.

             B. HEAT  EXHAUSTION is caused by excessive salt depletion
                      and dehydration.

                   Symptoms--Profuse sweating, headache, tingling
                      sensation in the extremities, weakness, loss of
                      appetite, dizziness, nausea, cramps, chills, and
                      rapid breathing.

                   First aid-@Move the victim to shade, loosen or
                      remove clothing, elevate legs, pour water on the
                      victim, have the victim drink water, and fan;
                      seek medical treatment.

              C. HEATSTROKE is a medical emergency; immediate action is
                    I required.

                   Symptoms--Generally patterned after heat exhaustion;
                      however, skin will be hot and dry; victim may
                      suddenly lose consciousness and have seizures.

                   First aid--Move the victim to shade, immerse in
                      water if possible (ice water is even better),
                      douse with water,and fan; seek immediate medical
                      attention; elevate feet; ensure cooling process
                      is continued during transport to medical
                 facility.


         More specific information about hot weather injuries can be
         found in FM 21-10 and TB MED 507. Unit field sanitation teams
         are a valuable local asset and should be utilized to help
         guard against hot weather injuries. Additional division and
         corps preventive medicine units are available for assistance.

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