67 335 First Aid & Safety Extreme Weather true Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:57:33 -0800 /system/videos/4/67/67.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, first, aid, first-aid, safety, wound, wounded, hurt, pain, medical, heat, stroke, pass, out, hot, sun, sunstroke, heatstroke How To Help Someone Suffering From Heat Stroke http://www.howcast.com/videos/67-How-To-Help-Someone-Suffering-From-Heat-Stroke http://www.howcast.com/videos/67-How-To-Help-Someone-Suffering-From-Heat-Stroke/edit approved 143 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=67"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=67" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 9 elunder http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/67/FirstAid.How_to_Help_Someone_Suffering_from_Heat_Stroke_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 3363 false false false 359 0 7 Warning Call 911 if a victim is suffering from heat stroke, the symptoms of which may include a body temperature of over 104 degrees Fahrenheit, strange or confused behavior, rapid heartbeat and breathing, an absence of sweating, seizures, or coma.

]]> 360 1 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/67/58.jpg Cool victim Cooling the heat stroke victim is the first and most important thing you can do. Get him or her out of the heat, either into air conditioning or into a shaded area, immediately.

]]> 361 2 68 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/67/68.jpg Call 911 If there are bystanders nearby, ask one of them to call 911. If not, call 911 as soon as you can as you proceed with cooling the victim.

]]> 362 3 78 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/67/78.jpg Remove clothing Remove the victim’s clothing and lay them down or seat them.

]]> 363 4 89 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/67/89.jpg Apply cool water Apply cool water to the victim’s body or drape him or her with a cool wet sheet.

]]> 364 5 97 Tip If you’re near a bathtub, fill it with cool water—but not ice cold, which could send the victim into shock—and sit or lay the victim down in it. Make sure his or her face is clear of the water.

]]> 365 6 108 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/67/108.jpg Fan victim Direct a fan to blow on the victim’s wet skin, or manually fan the victim. This promotes evaporation of the moisture, which helps cool the body.

]]> 366 7 119 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/67/119.jpg Place ice packs Place ice packs wrapped in towels in the victim’s armpits and between his or her thighs.

]]> 367 8 128 Fact The best way to treat heat stroke is to prevent it: stay hydrated, wear hats and light-colored, loose clothing, and avoid alcohol, coffee, and tea in hot weather.

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