# Heat Stroke - Most serious; body's temperature rises, sweat stops functioning properly, and body is unable to calm down. **Risk of death or permanent disability** - Children and elderly people are most susceptible to heat stroke. ## Symptoms - Confusion and/or loss of consciousness - Seizure - Rapid, weak pulse, shallow breathing - Hot, red, or dry skin - Not sweating or excessive sweating - Abnormally high body temperature ## Treatment - Call 911 (if possible) and stay with person until help arrives - Remove from hot environment immediately, moving to a shaded cool area and removing outer clothing layers - Fan the air around the body - ==Conflicting directions—seek medical assistance!!== - Cool slowly with compresses and *slowly* drinking water. - No food or water if vomiting, though - Cool as rapidly as possible with cold water or ice bath and/or wetting their skin with cold wet cloths on head, neck, armpits and groins --- - [[N2.21 Portland NET Basic Training Index 20240120|NET Basic Training]] - [[N2 NET Disaster Medical Operations 20240127|Disaster Medical Operations]] - [[N2 NET Heat Illness Prevention Training 20240511]]