Heat exhaustion occurs when the body cannot dissipate excess heat, potentially progressing to heat stroke, a medical emergency that can be fatal. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include nausea, fatigue, and dizziness, with at-risk groups including infants, the elderly, athletes, and outdoor workers. Treatment involves cooling the patient and providing fluids, while preventive measures focus on hydration and avoiding strenuous activity in extreme heat.

1. HEAT
EXHAUSTION

2. HEAT EXHAUSTION
● It is a condition where the body is
unable to get rid of excess body
heat.
● If left untreated, could lead to more
serious and potentially fatal heat
related condition called heat stroke.

3. HEAT STROKE
●Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia in which
the body temperature is elevated dramatically.
●Heat stroke is a medical emergency and can be
fatal if not promptly and properly treated.

4. DIFFERENCE

5. CAUSES
●Extreme heat, high humidity, or
vigorous physical exertion under the
sun
●Dehydration- A dehydrated person
may not be able to sweat fast enough
to dissipate heat, which causes the
body temperature to rise.

6. Signs and Symptoms

7. ●Sometimes a person experiences symptoms of
heat exhaustion before progressing to heat strokes.
Signs and Symptoms include:
●Nausea
●Vomiting
●Fatigue
●weakness
●Headache
●Muscle cramps
●dizziness

8. WHO ARE AT RISK?
●Infants
●the elderly (often with associated heart
diseases, lung diseases, kidney diseases, or
who are taking medications that make them
vulnerable to dehydration and heat strokes)
●athletes
●individuals who work outside and physically
exert themselves under the sun.

9. TREATMENT
Victims of Heat Stroke must receive immediate treatment to avoid
permanent organ damage.
COOL THE PATIENT
●Get the victim to a shady area, remove clothing, apply cool or
tepid water to the skin (for example you may spray the victim
with cool water from a garden hose), fan the victim to
promote sweating and evaporation, and place ice packs under
armpits and groin.
●If the person is able to drink liquids, have them drink
cool water or other cool beverages that do not contain
alcohol or caffeine.

11. TREATMENT
●Monitor body temperature with a thermometer and continue
cooling efforts until the body temperature drops to 101 to 102
F (38.3 to 38.8 C).
●Always notify emergency services (911) immediately. If their
arrival is delayed, they can give you further instructions for
treatment of the victim.

12. WHY FATAL?
● Heat stroke can lead to a number of
complications , depending on how long
the body temperature remains high.
● Vital organ damage is the most common.
● Without a quick response to lower the
body temperature, it can cause brain and
other organs to swell, leading to damage.

13. PREVENTION
●The most important measures to prevent heat
strokes are to avoid becoming dehydrated and to
avoid vigorous physical activities in hot and humid
weather.
●Have adequate rest.

14. PREVENTION
●If you have to perform physical activities in hot
weather, drink plenty of fluids (such as water and
sports drinks), but avoid alcohol, caffeine (including
soft drinks and tea), and tea which may lead to
dehydration.
●Your body will need replenishment of electrolytes
(such as sodium) as well as fluids if you sweat
excessively or perform vigorous activity in the
sunlight for prolonged periods.