Heat Stress and Dehydration
Heat stress occurs when the body becomes dehydrated and is unable to cool
itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. If left untreated, this can
lead to heat stroke, which is a life-threatening medical emergency.
Symptoms
Heat stroke may appear similar to heat exhaustion, but the skin may be dry with no sweating and the person's mental condition worsens. They may stagger, appear confused, fit, collapse and become unconscious.
Warning signs of heat stroke vary but may include:
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Heat_stress_preventing_heat_stroke?OpenDocument
For more information on hydration and fluids visit the link below:
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/Food_Facts/FAQ/optimal_hydration_faq.asp
Symptoms
Heat stroke may appear similar to heat exhaustion, but the skin may be dry with no sweating and the person's mental condition worsens. They may stagger, appear confused, fit, collapse and become unconscious.
Warning signs of heat stroke vary but may include:
- Very high body temperature
- Red, hot, dry skin (no sweating)
- Dry swollen tongue
- Rapid pulse
- Throbbing headache
- Dizziness, confusion, nausea
- Eventual unconsciousness
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Heat_stress_preventing_heat_stroke?OpenDocument
For more information on hydration and fluids visit the link below:
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/Food_Facts/FAQ/optimal_hydration_faq.asp
