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First aid tips for prevention and care of heat strokes

1. Heat Stroke Subtitle

2. How Hot is too Hot? What happens when your body gets too hot?

3. What is Heat Exhaustion Heat Exhaustion happens when your body loses too much water and salt, usually through sweating.

4. Signs and Symptoms Moist/clammy, pale skin Heavy sweating Headache Dizziness Weakness or tiredness Nausea or vomiting Muscle cramps Fast, weak pulse

5. First Aid Treatment Move to a cool place (shade or air conditioning). Give small sips of water or a sports drink . Loosen or remove extra clothing. Apply cool, wet cloths to the skin. Let the person rest and monitor them. 🚨 If the person gets worse or does not feel better after 30 minutes, call 922!

6. What is Heat Stroke Heat Stroke is a medical emergency ! The body can no longer cool itself and its temperature gets dangerously high.

7. Signs and Symptoms Hot, red, dry or damp skin Confusion or strange behavior Dizziness or fainting Very fast, strong pulse Vomiting No sweating (even though the body is hot) Seizures or unconsciousness

8. Treatment 🚨 CALL 922 IMMEDIATELY! Move the person to a cooler place. Try to lower their body temperature: Put them in a cool bath or shower if possible. Spray with cool water or cover with cool, wet cloths . Do NOT give them anything to drink if they are confused or unconscious.

9. Differences Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke Sweating a lot Little or no sweating Skin is pale, cool, and moist Skin is hot, red, dry or damp May feel tired, dizzy, weak May faint, act confused, have seizures Can usually drink fluids May be unconscious or unable to drink Not usually an emergency—treat quickly Life-threatening—CALL 911 immediately

10. Scenarios A friend at soccer practice feels dizzy and sweaty Your mom/dad has been working all day in the sun. She starts to feel dizzy and is acting confused. Her skin is flushed and hot to the touch. What do you do?

11. Water Safety Have you ever been swimming in a pool, river, or the ocean? What are some dangers to watch for?

12. Basic Water Safety Tips Always swim with an adult or lifeguard present. Stay away from drains and suction outlets in pools. Don’t run or push near water. Wear a life jacket when on boats or near open water Know your limits—if you are tired or cold, get out of the water. Look before you leap! Never jump into unknown water. Use sunscreen to protect your skin. Watch for bad weather or strong currents.

13. In the home Don’t leave buckets of water lying around the home unattended Place barriers around tubs filled with water

14. Helping a Drowning Person Without Swimming Important Rule: 💥 Never enter the water to help unless you are trained as a lifeguard! 💥 Use the "Reach, Throw, Don't Go!" Method: REACH: Stay safe on dry land. Use a stick, pole, oar, pool noodle, or even a towel to reach out to the person. Pull them in gently.

15. Helping a Drowning Person Without Swimming THROW: If you can't reach them, throw something that floats (life ring, life jacket, kickboard, cooler). Tell them to grab onto it. DON’T GO: Never jump in after someone unless you’re a trained lifeguard! You could be pulled under the water too. Call for Help (911): Get an adult or lifeguard immediately. If alone, call 911 as fast as you can.

16. What if someone falls in? Stay calm. Yell: "HELP! Someone’s in the water!“ Look for something long or that floats. Use the Reach or Throw method. Call 911 or send someone to call. 🚫 Never go in after them! Even good swimmers can drown trying to help.

17. Quiz time Should you swim out to help a drowning person? ❌ NO What can you throw to help? Life ring, kickboard, cooler, etc. Who should you always call? An adult or 922 What’s the rule? "Reach, Throw, Don't Go!"

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