Environmental Injuries

Heat Cramps

sudden muscle spasms and pain associated with intense exercise in hot weather

Heat Cramps

rest in a cool place and drink a sports drink

Heat Exhaustion

condition resulting from exposure to heat and excessive loss of fluid through sweating

Heat Exhaustion

go to a cool place and drink a cold drink

Heat Stroke

a dangerous condition in which the body loses its ability to cool itself through perspiration

Heat Stroke

call 911 and seek medical attention, get person into cold area

Frostbite

a condition that results when body tissues become frozen

Frostbite

gently warm the area in warm water (not hot)

Hypothermia

abnormally low body temperature

Hypothermia

cover person with blankets, remove wet cold clothing, move person out of the cold