SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — With temperatures rising over the next few days, the Spokane Valley Fire Department wants to make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness.
According to SVFD, there are some significant differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
Heat exhaustion can come with a headache, dizziness, heavy sweating, nausea or vomiting, pale and clammy skin, a fast but weak pulse, excessive thirst and weakness or muscle cramps. SVFD says you can prevent heat exhaustion from turning into heat stroke by moving the person to a cooler place, giving them water and seeking medical attention if vomiting continues.
Heat stroke on the other hand includes symptoms like a headache, confusion or delirium, a loss of consciousness, no sweating, hot and red skin, nausea or vomiting, a rapid heart rate and a body temperature above 104 degrees Fahrenheit. SVFD says heat stroke is a medical emergency and you should call 911 immediately if someone is showing signs of heat stroke.
SVFD says knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke can save a life.
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