Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke: One needs water and rest. The other is a life-threatening medical emergency. 🥵🚨 (Share this to protect your family!)
With summer humidity climbing in Will County, knowing the exact clinical distinction between heat exhaustion and heat stroke can save a life. Review this quick symptom guide:
🟡 HEAT EXHAUSTION (Get them to a cool place immediately):
Skin: Faint, dizzy, or excessive sweating with pale, cool, clammy skin.
Pulse: Fast, weak pulse.
Symptoms: Nausea, muscle cramps, or mild headache.
Action: Move to AC, drink water, or walk into Lockport Express Medical for professional assessment and fluid replacement.
🔴 HEAT STROKE (Call 911 Immediately—Life Threatening):
Skin: No sweating. Red, hot, completely dry skin.
Pulse: Fast, extremely strong, bounding pulse.
Symptoms: Confusion, throbbing headache, dizziness, or loss of consciousness.
Action: Call emergency services instantly and cool the person down until help arrives.
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