Try: Heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature the body body’s temperature rises rapidly the sweating mechanism fails and the body is unable to cool down body temperature may rise to 106u8c2b0f or higher within 10 to 15 minutes heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided recognizing heat stroke warning signs of heat stroke vary but may include the following an extremely high body temperature above 103u8c2b0f orally red hot and dry skin no sweating rapid strong pulse throbbing headache dizziness nausea confusion unconsciousness what to do if you see any of these signs you may be dealing with a life-threatening emergency have someone call for immediate medical assistance while you begin cooling the victim do the following get the victim to a shady area cool the victim rapidly using whatever methods you can for example immerse the victim in a tub of cool water; place the person in a cool shower; spray the victim with cool water from a garden hose; sponge the person with cool water; or if the humidity is low wrap the victim in a cool wet sheet and fan him or her vigorously monitor body temperature and continue cooling efforts until the body temperature drops to 101-102u8c2b0f if emergency medical personnel are delayed call the hospital emergency room for further instructions do not give the victim fluids to drink get medical assistance as soon as possible sometimes a victim victim’s muscles will begin to twitch uncontrollably as a result of heat stroke if this happens keep the victim from injuring himself but do not place any object in the mouth and do not give fluids if there is vomiting make sure the airway remains open by turning the victim on his or her side information references "extreme heat a prevention guide to promote your personal health and safety" by national center for environmental health 2009 available at www bt cdc gov
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