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Medical information: Four signs of heatstroke (Kayti Brosnan & eHow)
Milo Plurnbottom 2009-09-26 20:05:46 UTC

Four things to look for when you suspect someone might be suffering from sun exposure and heat stroke:

• Elevated core temperature (105° or more)
• Rapid heart rate
• Difficulty breathing
• Confusion, bizarre behavior, and hallucinations

From the description at YouTube:

The most common signs of heatstroke include an elevated core temperature, dry skin, a red or flushed appearance and a rapid heart rate. Find out why someone suffering from heatstroke may have difficulty breathing and hallucinations with help from a licensed RN in this free video on heatstroke.

Expert: Kayti Brosnan
Bio: Kayti Brosnan has been a licensed RN in the state of Texas since 2003. She has worked in a variety of sub-specialties and roles as a nurse, including CIMC/CPCU, telemetry, medical/surgical, travel nurse assignments, camp nursing, and disaster relief.
Filmmaker: Todd Green for eHowHealth

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