BFA PPT Slide-08

1. EFFECTS OF HEAT

2. EFFECTS OF EXTREME HEAT
- HEAT EXHAUSTION
Recognition
 Feeling hot, exhausted and weak
 Headache
 Thirst and nausea
 Giddiness and faintness
 Pale, cool, clammy skin
 Cramps in the arms, legs or the abdominal wall.
 Rapid, weak pulse
 Rapid breathing and shortness of breath

3. EFFECTS OF EXTREME HEAT
- HEAT EXHAUSTION
Treatment
 Move casualty to a cool place with circulating air.
 Lay casualty down and raise casualty’s legs.
 Loosen tight clothing and remove unnecessary
garments.
 Sponge with cold water.

4. EFFECTS OF EXTREME HEAT
- HEAT EXHAUSTION
Treatment
 Fan the casualty.
 Monitor & record breathing and pulse rates
and response every 10 minutes.
 Even if casualty recovers quickly, ensure he
sees a doctor.

5. EFFECTS OF EXTREME HEAT
- HEAT STROKE
When sweating, the body’s natural cooling
system ceases and the body temperature
may rise to 40°C or more. If not treated
promptly by cooling the body and
replacing fluids lost through excessive
perspiration, heatstroke will develop.

6. EFFECTS OF EXTREME HEAT
- HEAT STROKE
Recognition
 High body temperature of 40°C or more.
 Flushed, dry skin.
 Initially a pounding, rapid pulse which gradually
weakens.
 Headache, nausea and/or vomiting.

7. EFFECTS OF EXTREME HEAT
- HEAT STROKE
Recognition
 Dizziness and visual disturbance.
 Irritability and mental confusion.
 Altered mental state which may progress to
seizures and unconsciousness.

8. EFFECTS OF EXTREME HEAT
- HEAT STROKE
Treatment
 Remove casualty to a cool place.
 Remove all outer clothing.
 Loosen tight clothing.
 Keep casualty’s head and shoulders raised.
 Wrap casualty with a cold, wet sheet and fan
the casualty.

9. EFFECTS OF EXTREME HEAT
- HEAT STROKE
Treatment
 If the casualty starts to shiver, wrap with a dry
sheet and take temperature.
 If temperature falls to 38C, stop active cooling.
 Give frequent sips of cool water if casualty is fully
conscious.

10. EFFECTS OF EXTREME HEAT
- HEAT STROKE
Treatment
 If casualty becomes unconscious, place casualty
in recovery position.
 Call for an ambulance.