 Heat Exhaustion can lead to heat stroke!
Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
 Feeling Faint
Dizziness
Rapid heart beat
Nausea
Headache
Low blood pressure
Confusion
Symptoms often begin suddenly, sometimes after excessive perspiration and inadequate fluid intake.
If you suspect heat exhaustion:
- Get the person out of the sun and into a shady spot or air-conditioned location.
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- Lay the person down and elevate the feet slightly.
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- Loosen or remove clothing.
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- Have the person drink cold (not iced) water or an electrolyte-containing sports drinks. Gatorade or Powerade is fine, BUT water is the best.
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- Monitor the person carefully. Heat exhaustion can quickly become heatstroke. If fainting, fever or confusion occurs despite treatment,
 call 911 in the U.S. & Canada. (For other countries, see our First Aid page.)
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For more on Heat Exhaustion and heat wave dangers, see this article or watch the video...
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