3 Quick Steps to Manage Heat Stroke

Heat Stroke is an extremely serious condition that can easily result in death. (up to 50% mortality rate of diagnosed Heat Stroke symptoms) 

Important signs and symptoms of Heat Stroke are:

• Skin hot to the touch but NOT SWEATING;
• Recent exposure to extreme temperatures;
• Headache and dizziness;
• Unconsciousness.

Unlike Heat Exhaustion, where a person is visibly sweating and distressed, a person suffering from Heat Stroke can no longer control their body’s temperature due to exposure to excessive heat and is no longer sweating.

What to do:

• Cool down by applying ice packs to the neck, groin and armpits, removal of excessive clothing and application of cold water (Place patient in a cold shower, or under a running hose   – do not immerse in a bath or pool)
• Call 000 urgently;
• Allow patient to have small sips of water, or electrolyte drinks  if available

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