The main indication of heat stroke is a fever of 105 degrees Fahrenheit with hot, dry Other signs include rapid heartbeat, rapid and shallow breathing, either elevatedor lowered blood pressure, and confusion or unconsciousness. If you suspect heatstroke, get the person out of the sun and into a cool spot. Cool the person by coveringhim or her with damp sheets or spraying with water. Direct air onto the person with afan or a newspaper, and monitor the person's temperature with a thermometer. Stopcooling the person when his or her temperature returns to normal. If breathing ceases,start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Heat stroke is an emergency that needs immediatemedical attention.Every year people pass out and die during exercise/ from a condition called heat stroke, a sudden uncontrolled rise inbody temperature that affects the brain so that it can't function properly.Heat stroke doesn't just happen. You get plenty of warning. First your muscles are affected, then your circulation andthen your brain.As your temperature starts to rise, your muscles feel like a hot poker is pressing against them. As it rises further, the airthat you breathe feels like it's coming from a furnace and no matter how rapidly and deeply you try to breathe, youwon't be able to get enough air. When this happens, stop exercising. If you continue to exercise, your body temperaturewill rise further and affect your brain. Your head will start to hurt, you'll hear a ringing in your ears, you may feel dizzy,you may have difficulty seeing and then you will end up unconscious on the ground.When a person passes out from heatstroke, his brain is being cooked just like the colorless part of an egg turns whitewhen it hits the griddle. Get medical help immediately. Usually, the victim should be carried into the shade and placed onhis back with his head down and his feet up. He should be cooled by any possible means. Liquid should be poured onhim. It doesn't matter whether i...
