| Heat stroke is the condition that happens when | | | | the child’s clothing and any sports equipment. |
| the body creates or takes in more heat then it | | | | Begin cooling the child by any means available, |
| can let out. Generally this condition is due to | | | | including immersing him in cold water, spraying him |
| excessive exposure to a heat that the body | | | | with cold water, fans, or ice bags. Monitor the |
| cannot tolerate. Our body is equipped with | | | | child’s body temperature. Do not give the |
| heat-regulating mechanisms, that are constantly | | | | child anything to drink. If emergency services do |
| trying to regulate the temperature of our body. | | | | not arrive quickly, call again for instructions. |
| When these mechanisms are over-worked for an | | | | But most people who die from heat stroke in the |
| extended period of time, they become unable to | | | | U.S. -- about 400 every year, and possibly more |
| effectively regulate our temperature, which | | | | -- don't get it from overexerting themselves on a |
| makes our body temperature climb uncontrollably. | | | | muggy day. In certain people during high |
| Heat Stroke is a medical emergency, and the | | | | temperatures, it's all too easy to develop heat |
| most severe form of heat related illness. Anyone | | | | stroke while sitting perfectly still on the couch. |
| exhibiting the signs and symptoms of Heat Stroke | | | | Heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to |
| should be rushed to the nearest hospital or clinic. | | | | regulate its temperature. The body's temperature |
| Unlike other forms of heat illness, Heat Stroke | | | | rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and |
| does not have to be caused by exercise or | | | | the body is unable to cool down. |
| exertion. High temperatures, lack of body fluids | | | | The Facts on Heat Stroke |
| and overexposure to the elements can all bring | | | | Heat stroke is also known as sunstroke, thermic |
| about Heat Stroke. The very young and old are | | | | fever, or siriasis. It happens when the body's |
| especially susceptible to the hazards of this heat | | | | mechanisms for controlling temperature fail. Heat |
| related illness. | | | | stroke is a life-threatening emergency needing |
| Heat exhaustion occurs when your body gets too | | | | immediate treatment. While many people feel sick |
| hot. The body's core temperature is controlled by | | | | and faint during heat waves, most of these |
| the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that also | | | | people are suffering from heat exhaustion, a |
| controls thirst and hunger. Normally, the body gets | | | | related condition usually less serious than heat |
| rid of excess heat by sweating. But if you are | | | | stroke. |
| exposed to high temperatures (working outdoors | | | | How to Prevent Heat-Related Illness |
| in the summer, for example) for a long time and | | | | Be aware of the warning signs of heat-related |
| don't replace the fluids you lose, the body | | | | illness, such as light-headedness, mild nausea or |
| systems that regulate temperature become | | | | confusion, sleepiness or profuse sweating. |
| overwhelmed. As a result, your body produces | | | | While outdoors, rest frequently in a shady area so |
| more heat than it can dissipate. | | | | that your body's thermostat has a chance to |
| Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911 | | | | recover. |
| emergency medical services right away. Remove | | | | |