Medical Minute W/ The UNLV School of Nursing | Heatstroke

Information about heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses, including symptoms and treatment.

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A series of small snapshots of healthcare advise from the professors and practitioners at the UNLV School of Nursing.

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Here's today's Medical Minute with Dr. Susan Van Buge, the Associate Professor in Residence and Director of Clinical and Community Partnerships in the School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Know the signs of heat-related illness to protect yourself and others. Heat stroke can be deadly and strike quickly. Signs and symptoms include high body temperature over 103 degrees, hot, red, dry, or damp skin, fast strong pulse, headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion and passing out. For a person with these symptoms call 911 right away. Move to a cooler place, help lower body temperature by using cool towels or a cool bath, but do not give anything to eat or drink. Heat exhaustion is another type of heat-related illness. Signs include heavy sweating, cool, pale, and clammy skin, fast, weak pulse, nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps, tired or weakness, dizziness, headache, passing out. For someone with these symptoms, act quickly. Move to a cool place, loosen clothing, apply cool cloths, or take a cool bath and sip water. Seek medical assistance if symptoms get worse. Do not improve with one hour or you're throwing up. Know the signs and stay safe.

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This Medical Minute is written by the School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas This Medical Minute is written by the School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and produced by KUNV 91.5 FM.

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