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Heat emergencies fall into three categories of increasing severity: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.Heat illnesses are easily preventable by taking precautions in hot weather.Children, elderly, and obese pe... |
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Symptoms
The early symptoms of heat illness include:Profuse sweatingFatigueThirstMuscle crampsLater symptoms of heat exhaustio...
Causes
The following are common causes of heat emergencies:.Alcohol use Dehydration Heart disease High temperatures or humid...
Treatments
- Hydrotherapy with Cold Packs or Compresses
- Cold Water Bath Hydrotherapy
- Elevation of Leg
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