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The
human body can tolerate only a small range of temperature, especially when the
person is engaged in vigorous activity. Heat {#blank#}1{#/blank#} usually occur when
large amounts of water and/or salt are lost through oversweating following
exhausting exercise. When the body becomes overheated and cannot {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
this overheatedness, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are possible.
Heat
exhaustion is generally {#blank#}3{#/blank#} by sweaty skin, tiredness, sickness,
dizziness, plentiful sweating, and sometimes fainting, resulting from a(n) {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
intake of water and the loss of fluids.
First aid treatment for this condition includes having the victim lie
down, {#blank#}5{#/blank#} the feet 8 to 12 inches, applying cool, wet cloths to the
skin, and giving the victim sips of salt water (1 teaspoon per glass, half a
glass every 15 minutes) over a 1-hour period.
Heat
stroke is much more serious; it is a(n) {#blank#}6{#/blank#} life-threatening
situation. The characteristics of heat stroke are a high body temperature
(which may reach 106° F or more); a rapid pulse; hot, dry skin; and a blocked
sweating {#blank#}7{#/blank#}. Victims of this condition may be unconscious, and
first-aid measures should be {#blank#}8{#/blank#} at quickly cooling the body. The
victim should be placed in a tub of cold water or {#blank#}9{#/blank#} sponged with
cool water until his or her temperature is sufficiently lowered. Fans or air
conditioners will also help with the cooling {#blank#}10{#/blank#}. Care should be
taken, however, not to over-chill the victim once the temperature is below 102°
F.
