heat stroke vs heat exhaustion


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HEAT STROKE VS HEAT EXHAUSTION stroke

exhaustion Profuse sweating

Hot and dry skin (no sweating)

Cold, clammy skin

Bright red skin

Weak and rapid pulse

Rapid & Strong pulse Core temperature > 104°F

Low blood pressure

Labored breathing

Headache, nausea, dizziness, general weakness, paleness

HEAD TO THE ER stop exercising remove the most clothing use anyway to cool down: wet towels, ice pack... give fluids

stop exercising transfer to a cooler area lie down and elevate feet give fluids monitor temperature

STAY SAFE DURING YOUR SUMMER WORKOUTS EMPOWERYOURDIET.COM reference: American Council of Exercise