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Running head: HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT-RELATED EMERGENCIES

Heat Exhaustion and Heat-Related Emergencies
Meredith Potter
Longwood University

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HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT-RELATED EMERGENCIES
Introduction
Heat exhaustion is one of several heat-related emergencies that can be potentially fatal if not treated promptly and correctly. Heat related emergencies encompass three phases, which represent progressive worsening of symptoms and thus potential morbidity of the condition. These three phases include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and ultimately heat stroke that without prompt treatment can result in serious injury or even death. Treatment of heat exhaustion and heat-related emergencies is focused on prompt identification of symptoms and subsequent supportive treatment to reduce core body temperature and prevent potential complications associated with the condition. Education regarding identification of early signs of heat-related emergencies has helped to reduced incidences of heat stroke, but current research has also found new ways to treat heat stroke and prevent complications associated with heat-related emergencies. With this advent of new treatments outlooks for those suffering from heat stroke have improved, however the best treatment is still early identification and prevention of heat-related emergencies.
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