Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN
FAST RESCUE BOATS
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vulnerable to the heat because as the body ages, it is less able to handle
heat and cool itself off.
What are the Symptoms of Heat Stroke?
Some of the most common symptoms are: red, flushed skin, fever (body
temperature of 106-degrees or higher), seizures, headache, rapid pulse and
unconsciousness.
What causes a Heat Stroke?
Some of the most common causes of heat stroke are: high temperatures,
lack of body fluids and overexposure to the elements. Heat Stroke does not
have to be caused by exercise or exertion.
What happens during a Heat Stroke?
During a heat stroke, your body is unable to properly cool itself. When it is
unable to cool itself, the core body temperature rises rapidly.When the core
temperature rises, the brain begins to fail. (The brain can only function in a
very narrow temperature range). As the brain overheats, the individual will
become disoriented, combative, argumentative and may hallucinate.
How is a Heat Stroke Treated?
The main focus of treatment is to lower the body temperature. Different
techniques can be used.
Can a Heat Stroke be Prevented?
Heat stroke, like all heat-related illnesses, is preventable. Some of the
ways to prevent heat stroke is stay well hydrated, wear cool clothes, and keep
cool.
15.2.9 Contamination with oil
Do not clean oil off the skin (except around the mouth and eyes) until the
person is warm and comfortable.
Survivors who have recovered from hypothermia can be taken to a warm
shower or bathroom and should have all their clothes taken off.
Then their skin should be wiped with soft cloth and strong paper towels to
remove as much of the oil as possible. Injured or burned areas should be
wiped with care or not at all.
If a strong warm shower is available, mechanical removal of much of the
oil can be accomplished by the water jet effect.
Hair shampoo will remove oil from the hair and can be used to help
remove oil from the body.
Then, with time, patience, help, and wiping, and using good toilet soap or
shower gel to clean the skin, the rest of the oil can be washed away.