Heat stroke is the most severe form of heat injury and happens when the body fails to cool down. It happens when the body temperature is between 104 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit which start to manifest once the body fails to recover from heat exhaustion.
Under this condition, heat stroke victims are not able to sweat and release excessive heat due to dehydration and humid temperature.
Although some age groups such as the elderly and young children are considered high-risk, everyone who is exposed directly to the sun can be a victim of heat stroke.
Some signs of heat exhaustion include dizziness or fainting; anxiety; headache; intense thirst, dehydration; and weakness or discomfort.
Other signs and symptoms (usually preceded by heat exhaustion) include delirium; unconsciousness or comatose; very high core body temperature of 400 Centigrade or more; hot, dry skin; rapid heartbeat; and convulsion.
As first-aid measures, the following are suggested to be done if one encounters people experiencing heat strokes.
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