HEATSTROKE
Heatstroke happens when
a victim's cooling system
is so overworked it stops
functioning. In simple
lerms, the body's air conditioner
is broken. The
victim's temperature soars
to a life-threatening level.
Symptoms of heatstroke
can include the following:
• Very hot skin
• Red skin, can be either
dry or damp with sweat
• Rapid and quick pulse,
noisy breathing
• Confusion and irrita·
bility, unwillingness to
accept treatment
• Unconsciousness

FIRST AID FOR HEATSTROKE
The victim must be cooled immediately,
so act fast to begin the process; however,
be careful to lower the body temperature
gradually to avoid further shocking the
victim's system.
1. Move him to a cool, shady spot.
2. Cool him any way you can. Remove
outer clothing and sponge him with
cool water. Cover him with wet towels,
wet clothing, or whatever else is handy
and fan him. Place him in a stream, in
a bathtub filled with cool water, or in
front of an air conditioner in a house
or car. Avoid chilling, but use combinations
of all available treatments.
3. Keep the victim lying down and comfortable
with his head and shoulders
slightly raised.
4. Monitor the victim closely. His temperature
could go up again, he might
vomit, and he might require rescue
breathing.
5. Get emergency medical help right away.