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Heat Exhaustion? Call 9-1-1 or EMS immediately. Move the casualty to a shady or cool place. If the casualty is conscious, breathing normally, and not vomiting; administer small sips of water or non-caffeinated fluids. Sports drinks are an ideal fluid. Do not give the casualty caffeinated beverages, alcoholic beverages, or salt tablets. Content excerpted from the Urgent First Aid Guide...

Signs of heat exhaustion include pale, clammy skin, and heavy perspiration. The casualty may feel dizzy and nauseous. A headache or cramps in the abdomen or limbs are other possible symptoms of heat exhaustion. Content excerpted from the Urgent First Aid Guide used by permission Copyright 2013 UrgentFirstAid.com All Rights Reserved. Get a full copy of the First Aid Guide...

What is Shock? Hypoperfusion (shock) is inadequate body tissue perfusion, resulting inadequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the body tissues ~ Shock is a life-threatening condition and requires immediate treatment and attention. ~ Shock is characterized by pale, cold, clammy skin, shivering or chills, confusion, anxiety, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and/or a weak pulse with shallow, rapid breathing. ~ Shock usually...