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Heat Illnesses

Heat Illnesses. Amanda Leisner Ped 105-201. Heat illnesses, their differences, causes and damages to the human body. Do you know all of the signs?. Thesis Statement. Heat Stroke- a person’s body is unable to regulate the core temp.

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Heat Illnesses

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  1. Heat Illnesses Amanda Leisner Ped 105-201

  2. Heat illnesses, their differences, causes and damages to the human body. Do you know all of the signs? Thesis Statement

  3. Heat Stroke- a person’s body is unable to regulate the core temp. • Heat Exhaustion- loss of water and salt due to heavy sweating. • Heat Cramps- low amounts of water and salt in the muscles. • Heat Rash- skin irritation Types of heat illnesses

  4. It can effect everyone. • There are select ones at a higher risk. • Children, the elderly and the obese population Who it effects

  5. Heart disease • Prolonged/excessive exercise • Extended exposure to the sun and heat • Dehydration • Coma • Brain • Heart • Kidneys • Muscles Causes and effects

  6. Heat stroke- confusion, headache, flushed skin, high body temp. • Heat Exhaustion- heavy sweating, dizziness, thirst, weakness. • Heat Cramps-muscle spasms, pain in the abdomen, arms or legs. • Heat Rash- Red bumps on the skin (neck, chest) Symptoms

  7. Call 911 • Cool down • Re-hydrate • Shady area • Remove outer clothing What to do

  8. Light clothing • Frequent rest • Shade • Hydrate Prevention

  9. Heat stroke is preventable as long as you know the signs. • Stay hydrated and cool. • Always check on the elderly and children in excessive heat. Conclusion

  10. Health-related Illnesses and First Aid. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2014, from      Occupational Safety and Health Administration website: https://www.osha.gov/      SLTC/heatstress/heat_illnesses.html  • Heat Exhaustion. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2014, from University of Maryland      Medical Center website: http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/      heat-exhaustion  • Heat exhaustion and heat stroke. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2014, from Department      of Pediatrics website: http://pediatrics.med.nyu.edu/conditions-we-treat/      conditions/heat-exhaustion-and-heat-stroke  • Heat Stress. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2014, from Centers for Disease Control      and Prevention website: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/  • Heatstroke. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2014, from Mayo Clinic website:      http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-stroke/basics/definition/      con-20032814 References

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