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Health and Safety

Watch out for signs of heat related illness

Watch out for signs of heat related illness
John Bobel
July 13, 2020

There are five defined categories of heat-related illness.

  • Heat Rash – Sometimes known as prickly heat. Typically found with infants and younger children. The suggested remedy is to keep the person in a cool, dry place, keep the rash area dry and use powder to soothe the rash.
  • Sunburn – Can be mild to severe. Persons with a burn should stay out of the sun. Persons with severe sunburn should seek medical attention. Do not break blisters from more severe sunburned areas.
  • Heat Cramps – The symptoms of this condition is excessive sweating during physical exercise or work. The victim can have muscle pain or cramping. The treatment is to move the person into a cool area, drink water or a “sports drink” to replace fluids and rest. You should see medical treatment if the cramps last more than one hour or if you have a heart condition or are on a low-sodium diet.
  • Heat Exhaustion – This is a dangerous condition which is characterized by heavy sweating, cold, pale and/or clammy skin, a fast, weak pulse, headache and dizziness. Move the person to a cool place and, if possible, get the person to sip water. Get medical help immediately if the person is vomiting, exhibits confusion or an altered mental state.
  • Heat Stroke – THIS IS A LIFE THREATING CONDITION. It is characterized by a hot body temperature of 103 degrees or greater, hot, red skin, a fast pulse, confusion and loss of consciousness. CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY! Move the person to a cooler place.

For more information about heat-related illness, listen to the podcast by Dr. Ryan Stanton, Medical Director for the Lexington Fire Department.

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