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Reference for First Aid for heat injuries |
Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks Warrior Skills Level 1 Task 081-831-1008 |
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What are the sx of heat cramps? |
cramping in the extremities or stomach excessive sweating |
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Is thirst part of heat cramps |
Heat cramps can occur without thirst? |
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what are the sx of heat exhaustion? |
profuse sweating with pale most skin headache chills weakness rapid breathing dizziness tingling in hands feet loss of appetite confusion bad w ?s cramping nausea (no vomiting) urge to defecate |
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What are the sx of heat stroke? |
red (flushed) hot dry skin weakness dizziness confusion headache seizures nausea stomach pain or cramps respiration & pulse may be rapid and weak unconscious & collapse may occur suddenly |
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first aid for heat cramps |
- Monitor the mental status by asking simple questions, date or presidents name - move casualty to a cool shady area/improvise - loosen casualties clothing (unless chemical) - drink 1 canteen cool water slowly - seek medical aid if cramps continue - monitor for signs of heat exhaustion |
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first aid for heat exhaustion |
- monitor mental status- ask simple questions - move to shade (or improvise) - loosen clothing or boots (unless chemical) - pour water on and fan - apply iced sheets (if possible) - drink 1 canteen cool water slowly - elevate legs - monitor sx gone med come or for heatstroke - no strenuous activity rest of day if possible |
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What is the warning for heatstroke? |
Heatstroke is a medical emergency that may result in death if treatment is delayed. Start cooling measures immediately and continue while waiting for transportation |
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What is the first aid for heat stroke |
- monitor mental status ask simple questions - move casualty to shady area (or improvise) - loosen clothing boots (unless chemical) - spray or pour water (iced sheets if possible) - massage the arms and legs - elevate the legs - drink 1 canteen cool water slowly - watch for life threatening conditions/injuries/seek medical aid |
