Heat Emergencies
Alternate Names : Heat Stroke, Heat Hyperpyrexia, Thermic Fever, Siriasis
What can be done to prevent the injury?
A heat emergency can be a serious condition. People should take precautions against this problem in hot, humid weather. To prevent a heat emergency, a person should:
avoid staying in the heat for long periods of time
wear cool, loose clothing that is appropriate for the climate
drink more fluids than usual in order to stay well hydrated
use air conditioners, fans, and other means to keep cool
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