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Heat Exhaustion versus. Heat Stroke - Know the Facts
Rate it! Votes (0) | Comments (0) By Robert C. Etheredge Posted August 6th, 2007 This article is reprinted with permission from The Camper's Companion: Tips and Tales for the Trail, by , (2005, MiraVista Press)	The Camper's Companion: Tips and Tales for the Trail

It is important to be able to distinguish between heat exhaustion and heat stroke as heat stroke can be fatal.

Heat Exhaustion	Cool, MOIST skin, sweating, headache dizziness	Give water and salt. Put on cool clothing. Rest in shade.
Heat Stroke	Hot, DRY skin, dizziness, headache, confused, rapid breathing, rapid pulse, unconscious, high body temp above 105°F	This is a medical emergency. Lower the body temperature immediately. Move to shade. Remove clothing. Bathe in cool/cold water and fan to increase cooling.

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