Online CPR/AED Course

Signs and Symptoms: You’ll notice things like muscle cramps or spasms, maybe some dizziness, nausea, and just a wiped-out feeling. They’ll probably be sweating and look uncomfortable.

Responding Right: The best thing to do? Get them somewhere cooler. Loosen any tight clothing and give them something like a sports drink or juice to sip slowly. If they don’t bounce back or start to feel worse, go ahead and call 9-1-1.

• Heat Exhaustion
  What to Know: This one’s more serious than heat cramps. It happens when someone spends too long in the heat, especially if they’re wearing heavy clothes or doing physical work. If you don’t catch it in time, it can lead to heatstroke.
  Signs and Symptoms: Look for pale or flushed skin, dizziness, weakness, and maybe a headache. The person might feel faint, be sweating a lot, or complain of nausea and cramps.
  Responding Right: Get them out of the heat fast. Remove or loosen any clothing, put a cool, wet towel on them, and offer small sips of water or an electrolyte drink. If they don’t improve or start getting worse, it’s time to call 9-1-1.
• Heatstroke
  What to Know: This is the most dangerous heat-related emergency. It’s the least common, but when it happens, the body can’t keep itself cool anymore.
  Signs and Symptoms: A dangerously high body temperature, confusion, fainting, seizures, muscle cramps, nausea, or vomiting.
  Responding Right: Cool them down right away. If you can, get them into cool water up to their chin. Call 9-1-1 immediately—don’t wait.