HT30-EU-EN V3.4 5/13
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Know These Heat Disorder Symptoms
Heat
Disorder
Symptoms First Aid
Sunburn Redness and pain. In severe cases,
swelling of skin, blisters, fever,
headaches.
Ointment for mild cases if blisters appear. If breaking
occurs, apply dry sterile dressing. Serious, extensive cases
should be seen by a physician.
Heat
Cramps
Painful spasms usually in muscles of
legs and abdomen possible. Heavy
sweating.
Firm pressure on cramping muscles, or gentle massage to
relieve spasm. Give sips of water. If nausea occurs,
discontinue use.
Heat
Exhaustion
Heavy sweating, weakness, skin cold,
pale and clammy. Pulse thready. Normal
temperature possible. Fainting and
vomiting.
Get victim out of sun. Lay down and loosen clothing. Apply
cool wet cloths. Fan or move victim to air conditioned room.
Sips of water. If nausea occurs, discontinue use. If vomiting
continues, seek immediate medical attention.
Heat
Stroke
(or
sunstroke)
High body temperature (106°F, or
higher). Hot dry skin. Rapid and strong
pulse. Possible unconsciousness.
Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency. Summon
medical assistance or get the victim to a hospital
immediately. Delay can be fatal.
Move the victim to a cooler environment. Reduce body
temperature with cold bath or sponging. Use extreme
caution. Remove clothing, use fans and air conditioners. If
temperature rises again, repeat process. Do not give fluids.
WARNING: Sudden temperature and humidity changes (e.g. going indoors to
outdoors) may cause inaccurate Temperature, Humidity and Heat Index readings for
up to 45 minutes. Until readings stabilize (e.g. stop steadily increasing or
decreasing), users should NOT rely on the Temperature, Humidity or Heat Index
readings of this meter, or on the meter’s alarm function in regards to such readings.
This meter is NOT a medical device and users should NEVER rely on readings for
medical purposes.
