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Dehydration
symptoms: yellow or dark urine, dizziness, dry mouth, fainting, weakness, shaking |
administer water to the victim |
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Heat Stroke
symptoms: headache, dizziness, lack of sweating, red dry skin, cramps, nausea, rapid heartbeat, shallow breathing |
immediately call 911 remove unnecessary clothing fan the patient, apply ice, immerse in cool water |
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Hypothermia
symptoms: shivering, clumsiness, slurred speech or mumbling, confusion, drowsiness, shallow breathing, lack of self-concern |
Call 911 Move the person inside slowly, remove wet clothing, cover with layers of blankets |
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Muscle/Tendon Strain
symptoms: pain, spasms, weakness, swelling, or cramping |
rest, ice, compression and elevation apply anti-inflammatory medication if necessary |
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Ligament/Joint Sprains
symptoms: pain, swelling, bruising, little ability to move or use the joint |
rest, ice compression, elevation apply anti-inflammatoy medication |
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Heart Attack
symptoms: uncomfortable pressure in chest, squeezing, discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach, shortness of breath, cold sweat, lightededness |
Call 911 Keep the person calm, loosen tight clothing and administer any prescribed medication |
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Excessive/Heavy Bleeding
symptoms: lots of blood |
Cover the person to prevent loss of body heat, elevate sight of bleeding, remove obvious debris from wound, apply direct pressure to wound, don't remove any gauze or bandage, immobilize the injured body part once bleeding has stopped |
