Emergency Protocol Responding to Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
What is heat exhaustion?A lot of sun or the extreme temperatures of heat waves can make your body overheat and lead to heat exhaustion
Those who are suffering from heat exhaustion should immediately be taken out of the sun, to a cool place or into the shade, and drink water as quickly as possible, Cold, damp cloths can help cool the body
What is heat stroke?Heat stroke is more dangerous than heat exhaustion and can happen, for example, when you engage in physical activities in a hot environment or when heat exhaustion is not properly treated
At the first signs of heat stroke, emergency services must be alerted immediately, the affected person should be taken out of the sun and heat and to a cool place or into the shade