HT30 V3.0 08/07

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Know These Heat Disorder Symptoms

Heat

Disorder

Symptoms

First Aid

Sunburn

Redness and pain. In severe cases,

swelling of skin, blisters, fever,

headaches.

Ointment for mild cases if blisters appear. If breaking

occurs, apply dry sterile dressing. Serious, extensive

cases should be seen by a physician.

Heat

Cramps

Painful spasms usually in muscles of

legs and abdomen possible. Heavy

sweating.

Firm pressure on cramping muscles, or gentle

massage to relieve spasm. Give sips of water. If

nausea occurs, discontinue use.

Heat

Exhaustion

Heavy sweating, weakness, skin

cold, pale and clammy. Pulse

thready. Normal temperature

possible. Fainting and vomiting.

Get victim out of sun. Lay down and loosen clothing.

Apply cool wet cloths. Fan or move victim to air

conditioned room. Sips of water. If nausea occurs,

discontinue use. If vomiting continues, seek

immediate medical attention.

Heat

Stroke

(or

sunstroke)

High body temperature (106°F, or

higher). Hot dry skin. Rapid and

strong pulse. Possible

unconsciousness.

Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency.

Summon medical assistance or get the victim to

a hospital immediately. Delay can be fatal.

Move the victim to a cooler environment. Reduce

body temperature with cold bath or sponging. Use

extreme caution. Remove clothing, use fans and air

conditioners. If temperature rises again, repeat

process. Do not give fluids.

WARNING: Sudden temperature and humidity changes (e.g. going indoors to

outdoors) may cause inaccurate Temperature, Humidity and Heat Index

readings for up to 45 minutes. Until readings stabilize (e.g. stop steadily

increasing or decreasing), users should NOT rely on the Temperature,

Humidity or Heat Index readings of this meter, or on the meter’s alarm

function in regards to such readings. This meter is NOT a medical device

and users should NEVER rely on readings for medical purposes.