Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí
Faculty of Medicine
Scientific English 120A
Instructor : Marisol Barraza
Group Presentation Project
Heat Emergencies
Group Members:
Adames Alessandrina 4-765-2105
Arjona Mariet 4-900-123
Branda Denis 4-763-418
Romero Sinthia 4-768-194
Date: 11/21/11
Index
1. Glossary
2. General Information
3. Heat Emergencies Categories
4. Heat Cramps
5. Heat Cramps Symptoms
6. Heat Exhaustion
7. Heat Exhaustion Symptoms
8. Heat Stroke
9. Heat Stroke Symptoms
10.Heat Emergencies Causes
11.Heat Emergencies First Aid
12.Calling 911
13.Heat Emergencies Prevention
14.Heat Emergencies Treatment
15.Heat Emergencies Equipment
16.Bibliography
1.
Glossary
Heat Emergencies : emergencias por el calor
2. Heat Cramps : calambres por calor
3. Heat Exhaustion : agotamiento por calor
4. Heat Stroke : golpe de calor
5. Higher risk : mayor riesgo
6. Prolonged exposure : exposición prolongada
7. Diuretics : diaureticos
8. Sweat gland problems : problemas en la glándula
sudorípara
9. Irrational behavior : comportamiento irracional
10. Unconsciouss : inconciencia
11. Heavy exertion : esfuerzos intensos
General Information
• Heat cramps is caused by loss of salt.
• Heat exhaustion is caused by dehydration.
• Heat stroke is caused by shock.
• Early symptoms:
 Profuse sweating
 Fatigue
 Thirst
 Muscle cramps
Heat Emergencies
Categories
 Heat emergencies fall into 3 categories:
1. Heat Cramps
2. Heat Exhaustion
3. Heat Stroke

Heat Cramps
 Definition :
 Muscular pain and spasms due to heavy
exertion.
 Involve the abdominal muscle or legs.
 Caused by loss of water and salt through
sweating.
Heat Cramps Symptoms
 Profuse sweating
 Fatigue
 Thirst
 Muscle Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
 Definition :
 It is caused by fluid loss.
 Blood flow decrease in vital organs.
 Resulting in a form of shock.
Heat Exhaustion Symptoms
 Headache
 Dizziness
 Weakness
 Nausea and vomiting
 Cool , moist skin
 Dark urine
Heat
Stroke
 Definition :
 Occurs when the body’s heat regulating mechanism fails.
 Body temperature rises so high develop :
 Brain damage
 Death
Heat Stroke Symptoms
• Fever (temperature above 104 º F)
• Irrational behavior
• Extreme confusion
• Dry, red and hot skin
• Rapid , weak pulse
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness
Heat Emergencies Causes
 Alcohol use
 Dehydration
 Heat disease
 High temperatures or humidity
 Medication such as :
 Diuretics
 Neuroleptics
 Phenothiazines
 Anticholinergics
 Prolonged or excessive exercise
 Sweat gland problems
 Too much clothing
Heat Emergencies Firs Aid
•
Have the person lie down in a cool place.
•
Apply cool water directly to the person´s skin.
•
Apply cool compresses on the person´s neck , groin , and armpits.
•
For muscle cramps , massage in affected muscles gently , but
firmly, until the relaxing.
•
If the person show signs of shock starts having seizures , or loses
consciousness , call 911 and give first aid.