Heat Exhaustion in children

 

Two types of heat exhaustion:

Salt depletion: Signs include nausea and vomiting, frequent muscle cramps, and dizziness.

Water depletion: Signs include excessive thirst, weakness, headache, and even loss of consciousness.

 

Heat Exhaustion Symptoms in children

 

Symptoms of Heat Cramps in children•     muscle cramps

•     pale, moist skin

•     irritability

•     rapid heartbeat

•     vomiting nausea

•     profuse sweating

•     weakness fatigue

•     headache diarrhea

•     usually has a fever over 102º F

•     anxiety, and faint feeling

•     hyperventilation (rapid breathing)

•     dark-colored urine (which indicates dehydration)

Heat Exhaustion Treatment in children

 

•     Immediately bring your child indoors or into the shade.

•     Loosen or remove your child’s clothing; Replace with cool cloths on the skin and fan skin

•     Give your child a bath in cool (not cold) water.

•     Call your child’s doctor for further advice. If your child is too exhausted or ill to eat or drink, intravenous fluids may be necessary.

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