Recognition
Heat Cramps
Musculature spasm of extremity and abdomen
Heavy sweating
Core temperature normal or slightly elevated

Heat Exhaustion
Cool, moist, pale or flushed skin
Headache and dizziness
Strong, slow pulse
Weakness, confusion, and fatigue
Nausea, vomiting

Heat Stroke
Usually, hot, dry, flushed skin
Headache and dizziness
Strong, slow pulse
Heavy sweating, thirst
Fluid and electrolyte depletion
Enlarged pupils
Possible unconsciousness

Management
Heat Cramps
Cease activity and remove from heat
Rest and drink cool fluids
Monitor for change in symptoms

Heat Exhaustion
Cease activity and remove from heat
Sponge with cool water
Slowly administer cool fluids orally if conscious
Monitor for change in symptoms

Heat Stroke
Activate EMS
Remove wet clothing and sponge with cold water
Monitor symptoms
Remove from heat

Referral
Heat Cramp/Heat Exhaustion
Contact consulting physician if complications occur or symptoms do not resolve

Heat Stroke
Activate EMS

Follow Up
Heat Cramp/Heat Exhaustion
Maintain adequate fluid intake, adequate rest and cooling periods, acclimatize to environment, physician release if indicated

Heat Stroke
Physician release to activity Maintain adequate fluid intake Adequate rest and cooling periods Acclimatize to environment

Notify Head ATC or designee and appraise of situation

Notify the emergency contact of the patient if they are a minor