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First aid for someone who may have heat exhaustion or heatstrokeFirst aid advice of how to recognise signs of and treatment for someone with heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Last updated 15 July 2022 Someone with heat exhaustion might have been in the sun or heat for a long time. They might look ashen, have a headache or dizziness and feel sick. First aid advice1. Help them to a cool place and get them to rest. Heat exhaustion happens when someone loses too much fluid and salt usually from sweating in hot conditions. 2. Give them plenty to drink Drinking water will replace lost fluids. If you have them, isotonic sports drinks will help replace salts lost through sweating. 3. Seek medical advice Even if the person appears to recover fully, you should seek medical advice. If their condition gets worse, call 999 for emergency help. Common questions about first aid for someone who has heat exhaustionWhat are signs of heat exhaustion?What is heatstroke?What are signs of heatstroke?What do I do if someone has heatstroke?What's the advice for someone who is pregnant during hot weather?What's the advice for older people during hot weather?What's the advice for someone with a medical condition during hot weather?What are the signs of heat exhaustion?
Back to questions What is heatstroke? Heatstroke occurs when someone becomes so hot it causes a failure of the brain’s thermostat, leading to the body becoming dangerously overheated. It is an emergency and needs medical help urgently. Back to questions What are the signs of heatstroke? Someone with heatstroke may:
Back to questions What to do if someone has heatstroke? Call 999 immediately or ask someone else to do it. Quickly move them into a cool environment and remove outer clothing. Loosely wrap the person in cold damp clothes or a sheet. Continuously pour cold water over the sheet or clothes. If there is no sheet available, you can also fan them or sponge them with cold water. Keep cooling them while waiting for help to arrive If their temperature returns to normal and they no longer feel hot to touch, you can stop cooling them. Replace the wet sheet with a dry one and help them to rest. Back to questions What is the advice for someone who is pregnant during hot weather? The advice for dealing with hot weather is the same for someone who is pregnant, but it's important to take extra care during times of extreme heat or a heatwave. The risk of sunburn is great during pregnancy so it's important to wear sunscreen and avoid the sun when possible. Pregnant women are more prone to swelling in their hands and feet due to fluid retention, which gets worse in hot weather. Pregnant women should make sure they rest in the shade, and if necessary to cool their hands and feet in cool water. The increased demand on the circulatory system, also means it's even more important to maintain good levels of hydration. Back to questions What is the advice for elderly people during hot weather? The advice for heatstroke and heat exhaustion is the same for an elderly person, but they maybe less able to adjust to the extremes of temperature. Pre-existing medical conditions can also complicate or worsen their response to hot weather. The actions to take in the hot weather are the same as for everyone else such as keeping out of sun, staying covered, keeping well hydrated and making sure there is adequate ventilation. However, they may not be able to do these things for themselves so will need extra help from friends, family or neighbours. Remember to look out for others in hot weather and check if they need assistance with anything to help them stay safe. Back to questions What is the advice for those with medical conditions during hot weather? People with medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity or limited mobility are more vulnerable to the effects of heatwaves and hot weather, but the advice for specific conditions remains generally the same. Anyone with a medical conditions should be advised to follow advice from medical professionals and to seek medical aid if concerned. Back to questions Email us if you have any other questions about first aid for someone who has a heat exhaustion. More first aid skills:Help communities cope in a crisisIn 2021, we educated over one million children, young people and adults. Your donation will help us reach those who need it most through our free online resources and workshops building live-saving first aid and wellbeing skills. Is this page useful?Yes No Thanks for your feedback What is the correct position to place a patient in after ingestion of a poison?Do not put your hand into their mouth and do not try to make them sick. While you're waiting for medical help to arrive, lie the person on their side with a cushion behind their back and their upper leg pulled slightly forward, so they do not fall on their face or roll backwards. This is known as the recovery position.
Which of the following is the first priority and caring for a patient with a severe head injury?"The first priority for the head-injured patient is compete and rapid physiologic resuscitation. No specific treatment should be directed at intracranial hypertension in the absence of signs of transtentorial herniation or progressive neurological deterioration not attributable to extracranial explanations.
What is the first priority when caring for multiple injuries?Key Points. To improve survival, injury management must be prioritized in the multiply injured patient. The order of priority among injuries is related to time and degree of life threat posed by each injury. Immediate priority is given to airway control and to maintenance of ventilation, oxygenation, and perfusion.
Which of the following symptoms might be indicative of shock?Shock facts
The main symptom of shock is low blood pressure. Other symptoms include rapid, shallow breathing; cold, clammy skin; rapid, weak pulse; dizziness, fainting, or weakness.
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For which condition would you move the patient to a cool place and remove outer clothing?
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