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USOC Medical Emergency Procedures
Heat Illness Guidelines
Heat CrampsRecognition
Musculature spasm of extremity and abdomen
Heavy sweating
Core temperature normal or slightly elevatedHeat Exhaustion
Cool, moist, pale or flushed skin
Headache and dizziness
Strong, slow pulse
Weakness, confusion, and fatigue
Nausea, vomitingHeat Stroke
Usually, hot, dry, flushed skin
Headache and dizziness
Strong, slow pulse
Heavy sweating, thirst
Fluid and electrolyte depletion
Enlarged pupils
Possible unconsciousnessManagement
Heat CrampsCease activity and remove from heat
Rest and drink cool fluids
Monitor for change in symptomsHeat Exhaustion
Cease activity and remove from heat
Sponge with cool water
Slowly administer cool fluids orally if conscious
Monitor for change in symptomsHeat Stroke
Activate EMS
Remove wet clothing and sponge with cold water
Monitor symptoms
Remove from heat
Referral
Heat Cramp/Heat Exhaustion
Contact consulting physician if complications occur or symptoms do not resolve
Heat Stroke
Activate EMS
Follow Up
Heat Cramp/Heat Exhaustion
Maintain adequate fluid intake, adequate rest and cooling periods, acclimatize to environment, physician release if indicated
Heat Stroke
Physician release to activity
Maintain adequate fluid intake
Adequate rest and cooling periods
Acclimatize to environment
Notify Head ATC or designee and appraise of situation
Notify the emergency contact of the patient if they are a minor
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