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Signs of Heat Stroke (Check if body is not cooling down)

What is it?

Once a body temperature reaches 40 degrees Celsius or higher, heatstroke can set in.

  • Indicators are similar to heat exhaustion but the person may lose consciousness, have dry skin and stop sweating.

Look out for signs of heat exhaustion (If so seek medical advice)

Persons on medications shown below may not realise they are having heat exhaustion/heat stroke as they can mask those symptoms:

Be aware of ones taking the following medications:

Drug effects and the risk of heat-related illnesses

Examples

Symptoms

  • Fever not cooling or calming down after 30 mins?
  • Sudden rise in temperature?
  • Headache?
  • Confusion?
  • Aggression?
  • Constant nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea?
  • Increased/extreme thirst?
  • Dehydration symptom?
  • Convulsions?
  • Loss of consciousness?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Medical Emergency

And/or do not wait, phone an ambulance if have or develop:

Detailed Information

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