00:00heat stroke is a medical emergency that can happen in hot weather
00:05if you or someone else are showing any of the following symptoms of heat exhaustion
00:10and aren't cooled down within 30 minutes it could turn into heat stroke
00:18heat exhaustion symptoms include tiredness weakness or dizziness a headache feeling sick
00:26or being sick sweating a lot becoming pale and clammy or getting a heat rash cramping arms legs
00:35or stomach fast breathing or heartbeat a high temperature or being very thirsty
00:44to treat heat exhaustion move to a cool place remove all unnecessary clothing drink a sports
00:52or rehydration drink or cool water and cool the skin down by spraying or sponging with cool water
01:00fanning or putting cold packs wrapped in a cloth under the armpits or on the neck
01:06you should call 999 if you or someone else has been in hot weather and develops any of the following
01:12heat stroke symptoms still feeling unwell after 30 minutes of cooling down resting and drinking fluids
01:20a very high temperature hot skin that's not sweating and might look red this may be difficult to see
01:27on brown or black skin a fast heartbeat quick breathing or shortness of breath confusion or a
01:35lack of coordination a seizure or a fit or losing consciousness if someone loses consciousness put them
01:45in the recovery position while you wait for help from 999 in hot weather you can help prevent heat
01:52exhaustion and heat stroke by drinking more cool drinks wearing cool loose clothing keeping out of the sun
02:00and avoiding drinking too much alcohol or doing extreme exercise
02:05you
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