heat stress c/connor mckeon det 842 safety officer
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• Definition• Types of Heat Stress• Symptoms and Treatments• How To Avoid Heat Stress• Summary• Questions
Overview
• When the body is unable to cool itself by sweating, several heat-induced illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and the more severe heat stroke can occur.
Definition
Types of Heat Stress
• Heat stroke is the most serious disorder associated with heat stress. It occurs when the body’s temperature regulation fails and body temperature rises to critical levels. It is a medical emergency that can lead to death.
• Heat exhaustion is a result of the combination of excessive heat and dehydration. Untreated, heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke.
• Heat cramps- are usually the result of hard physical labor in a hot environment, often resulting from an imbalance of electrolytes in the body.
• Early Symptoms:– Dizziness/Headache– Drymouth– Unsteady Walk/Muscle Cramps
• Treatment– Remove From Training– Allow Cadet to rest in a shaded area– Take SIPS of water– If symptoms do not improve:
• Take cadet to medical center• If they worsen call ambulance
Early Symptoms and Treatment
• Symptoms– Hot body, high temperature – Confusion, unresponsiveness, coma– Vomiting – Involuntary bowel movement – Convulsions
• Treatment– Call ambulance – Lay person down in shade with their feet elevated– Begin active cooling if skin is hot – Poor cool water over person and fan
Later Symptoms and Treatment
• Overview• Definition• Types of Heat Stress• Symptoms and Treatment• How to Avoid Heat Stress • Questions
Summary
C/2nd Lt. Connor McKeon
Det. 842 Safety Officer
email: connormckeon11@gmail.com
phone: 830-388-9617
Questions
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