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Heat Stroke- is a response to heat characterized by extremely high body temperature and disturbance of the sweating mechanism. it is a immediate life threatening emergency.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoExertional heatstroke is caused by strenuous activity in a hot environment, when the body reaches a temperature of 41.1 degrees Celsius.
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Is heat wave and heat stroke the same?
no. a heat wave is weather, a heat stroke is a health condition.
Is the most severe form of heat illness and you a life threatening emergency?
heat stroke
Is the most severe form of heat illness and is a life-threatening emergency.?
heat stroke
What heat emergency would you apply cool packs to the neck and groin and armpits?
Heat Stroke
What do you call a heat attack?
A heat stroke.
How does alcohol cause heat stroke?
alcohol causes dehydration which makes you more vulnerable to heat stroke
How serious is heat stroke?
Heat stroke can be life threatening and because the percentage of victims dying from heat stroke is very high, immediate medical attention is critical when problems first begin.
What are the effects of heat waves?
heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion
Is a heat stroke contagious?
no
Another name for heat stroke is?
heat exhaustion
What are the effect of wave?
heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion
Can a Alaskan malmute die from a heat stroke?
yes it is possible, any animal or human can die from heat stroke
