Heat Stroke (Sun Stroke) Symptoms
Heat Stroke (Sun Stroke) symptoms may include:
Extremely high body temperature (106°F or higher), hot, red, dry skin, absence of sweating, rapid pulse, convulsions, and unconsciousness.
Caution
Heat stroke or sun stroke is a life-threatening emergency.
Heat Stroke (Sun Stroke) Treatment
Heat Stroke (Sun Stroke) treatment includes:
If your loved one has symptoms of a heat stroke, you must take action quickly.
- Get professional medical help immediately. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency medical services phone number.
- Lower body temperature quickly by placing your loved one in partially filled tub of cool, not cold, water (avoid over-cooling). Briskly sponge your loved one’s body until his or her body temperature is reduced; then towel your loved one dry. If a bath tub is not available, wrap your loved one in cold, wet sheets in a well-ventilated room or use fans and air conditioners until his or her body temperature is reduced.
- DO NOT give your loved one stimulating beverages, such as coffee, tea, or soda.
