First degree - mildest, producing redness, increased warmth, tenderness and mild pain. Third degree - destroyed tissue, skin and bone in severe cases. Severe pain may be absent due to nerve endings being destroyed. The skin is cool, moist, and clammy ad the pupils dilated and normal or subnormal body temperature. Usually the victim is sweating profusely.
Heat stroke A very serious condition caused by a breakdown of the sweating mechanism of the body.
The victim is unable to eliminate excessive body heat build up. Reduce the heat immediately by dousing the body with cold water. Apply wet, cold towels to the body and move the victim to the coolest possible place. Maintain an open airway. Place cold packs or towels around the victim's shoulders and neck.