30/04/2024
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature: the bodyโs temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. When heat stroke occurs, the body temperature can rise to 106ยฐF or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause permanent disability or death if the person does not receive emergency treatment.
Symptoms of heat stroke include:
Confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech
Loss of consciousness (coma)
Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating
Seizures
Very high body temperature
Fatal if treatment delayed
First Aid๐ฉโโ๏ธ
Take the following steps to treat a worker with heat stroke:
Stay with the worker until emergency medical services arrive.
Move the worker to a shaded, cool area and remove outer clothing.
Cool the worker quickly, using the following methods:
With a cold water or ice bath, if possible
Wet the skin
Place cold wet cloths on the skin
Soak clothing with cool water
Circulate the air around the worker to speed cooling.
Place cold wet cloths or ice on the head, neck, armpits, and groin; or soak the clothing with cool water.
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatrelillness.html #:~:text=Heat%20stroke%20is%20the%20most,within%2010%20to%2015%20minutes.
Get yourself checked