- Heatstroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Sudden exposure to hot weather People may be more susceptible to heat-related illness when they're exposed to a sudden increase in temperature, such as during an early-summer heat wave or travel to a hotter climate Limit activity for at least several days to allow time to acclimate to the temperature change
- Heatstroke - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
If you notice signs of heat-related illness, lower your body temperature and prevent your condition from progressing to heatstroke In a lesser heat emergency, such as heat cramps or heat exhaustion, the following steps may lower your body temperature: Get to a shady or air-conditioned place
- Heat exhaustion - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Heat exhaustion is one of three heat-related illnesses, with heat cramps being the mildest and heatstroke being the most serious Causes of heat illness include exposure to high temperatures, particularly when there is also high humidity, and strenuous physical activity
- Heatstroke: First aid - Mayo Clinic
Cover the person with cool, damp sheets If the person is conscious, offer chilled water, a sports drink containing electrolytes or another nonalcoholic beverage without caffeine Begin CPR if the person loses consciousness and shows no signs of circulation, such as breathing, coughing or movement
- Heat exhaustion - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
If you need medical attention due to heat exhaustion, the medical staff that may take your rectal temperature to confirm the diagnosis and rule out heatstroke If your health care team suspects your heat exhaustion may have progressed to heatstroke, you could need further tests, including:
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Without prompt treatment, heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke, a life-threatening condition that requires emergency medical attention "The management of heat stroke is giving them fluids and dunking them into a cool, ice water bath as quickly as possible," says Dr Raukar
- Mayo Clinic Minute: The dangers of heat-related illnesses
If symptoms develop, get the person out of the sun Find shade Get them to drink cool water, and seek medical help if you suspect heat stroke Dr Wood says young children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable
- Staying Safe in Scorching Temperatures - Mayo Clinic News Network
Symptoms of heat stroke include all signs of heat exhaustion, as well as: Change in mental state, such as confusion, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things) and slurred speech
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