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- Health checks during extreme heat events - A guide for doing in-person or remote health checks

21 Jun 2022

Signs and symptoms Signs and symptoms Signs and symptoms Any of the following can be signs of Any of the following can be signs of Any of the following can be signs of severe heat-related illness: moderate heat-related illness: mild heat-related illnes: • Fainting or loss of consciousness • Nausea • Feeling unwell • Unusual confusion or disorientation • Light-headedness • Dizziness • Severe nausea. [...] Does the individual look or seem unwell? Does the Ear or mouth thermometer for taking body environment feel hot? If someone seems unwell and temperature the environment is hot, take immediate measures to start cooling (page ) and alert others to the Environmental thermometer for taking room situation. [...] X If you feel confident that the situation is safe, let the individual know when to expect the next health check, if possible. [...] X If you feel confident that the situation is safe, let the individual know when to expect the next health check, if possible. [...] Close windows during the heat of the day to Limit physical activity and exposure to the trap cooler air indoors.
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