First aid by symptoms mobile
Heat Stroke
What to do
– Headache
– Dizziness
– Confusion
– Hot, dry, flushed skin
– High temperature (above 40 degree C / 104 degree F)
– Nausea and vomiting
– Rapid pulse
– Unconciousness
What to do
– Move the casualty to a cool place, Loosen or remove any tight or heavy clothing.
– Wrap the casualty in a sheet which has been dampened with cold water. Make sure the sheet stays wet and fan the casualty to keep them cool.
– Check the casualty’s temperature regularly. Once it has fallen to a safer level (under 40 degree C/ 100.4 degree F) remove the wet sheet and stop the cooling process)
IMPORTANT
– If the casualty becomes unconcious, put them in the recovery position and call for an ambulance immidiately. Check their breathing and their pulse regularly and be ready to start artificial ventilation or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary
