HEAT STROKE
Categories:
Intoxicants and Sun Strokes
Called also heat exhaustion; thermic fever, coup de Soleil.
A condition produced by exposure to excessive heat.
Heat Exhaustion. This is caused by continued exposure to high
temperatures, especially while working hard.
Symptoms. Prostration with cool skin, temperature often below normal,
95-96, pulse is small and frequent, sometimes restlessness and delirium.
The person need not necessarily be exposed to the direct rays of the sun,
but the condition may come on at night, or while at work in close,
confined rooms.
Treatment of indoor heat exhaustion. Aromatic spirits of ammonia one to
two drams and strychnine; avoid alcohol. If the temperature is below
normal, (98.6) a warm bath can be given. Rest in bed in a well ventilated
room.