Calling 911

1. Calling 911 • The person loses consciousness at any time. • Other change for example , confusion or seizures. • Fever ( temperature above 104º F) • Signs of Shock • Other symptoms of heat stroke such as : • Rapid pulsed • Rapid breathing

2. Heat Emergencies Prevention • Wear loose-fitting , light weight clothing in hot weather. • Rest frequently and seek shade when possible. • Avoid exercise during hot or humid weather. • Drink plenty of fluid every day. • Drink more fluid before, during, and after physical activity.

3. Heat Emergencies Treatment • Heat Emergencies Treatment fall into 2 categories: • External cooling methods. • Internal cooling methods.

4. External Cooling Methods • Depend on the heat transfer to the skin of the body, and thus the environment. • Conductive Method: • Take the patient to a cool and shady place • Apply cool compresses to the neck, groin, armpits and head • Evaporative-convective method:  • Undressing the sick and sprayed with water at 15 ° C (spray) • Fanned 30 times per minute with hot air • Immersion of the patient in water: •  Surround with ice cubes and sprinkle with salt  • (causing melting and heat absorption).

5. Internal Cooling Methods • Peritoneal lavage (saline at 20 ° C) • Gastric lavage (with saline to 9 º C) • Hemodialysis or cardiopulmonary bypass (cooling the blood out, and was re-injected to the patient).

6. Heat Emergencies Equipment • Saline • Cold Packs • Ice • Water

7. Bibliography • Medlineplus.com • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000056 • Injuries and Wounds • http://www.colliergov.net/ftp/allhazards/heat%20emergencies.htm • Wikipedia • http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golpe_de_calor