The victim may also be having heat cramps, and there is a high risk that the victim will continue on to a state of heat stroke. This disorder also causes special risk to older persons or those with coronary artery disease or emphysema. Heavy sweating 2. Intense thirst from dehydration 3. Fatigue, weakness or loss of coordination.
Sport drinks are best as they provide the proper balance of salts lost through sweat.
Stay with the victim until medical help arrives Victims of heat exhaustion must be examined by a qualified medical practitioner and should not participate in strenuous activity for the rest of the day. Bed rest and restoration of body water and salt usually are all the treatment needed. It is considered a catastrophic illness and has a high death rate. When the body depletes its salt and water supplies, sweating stops and heat loss by evaporation of sweat is blocked. The victim's body temperature soars to fatal levels.