
ALT HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES WHAT TO LOOK FOR HEAT STROKE • High body temperature (103°F or higher) • Hot, red, dry, or damp skin • Fast, strong pulse • Headache • Dizziness • Nausea • Confusion • Losing consciousness (passing out) WHAT TO DO • Call 911 right away-heat stroke is a medical emergency • Move the person to a cooler place • Help lower the person's temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath • Do not give the person anything to drink HEAT EXHAUSTION • Heavy sweating • Cold, pale, and clammy skin • Fast, weak pulse • Nausea or vomiting • Muscle cramps • Tiredness or weakness • Dizziness • Headache • Fainting (passing out) WHAT TO DO • Move to a cool place • Loosen your clothes • Put cool, wet cloths on your body or take a cool bath • Sip water Get medical help right away if: • You are throwing up • Your symptoms get worse • Your symptoms last longer than 1 hour HEAT CRAMPS • Heavy sweating during intense exercise • Muscle pain or spasms WHAT TO DO •

ALT INTERCEPTION SENSE HEART RATE TEMPERATURE/ VASOMOTOR VISCERAL SENSATION ITCH HUNGER/ THIRST ELIMINATION/ TOILETING SOMATIC SENSATIONS RESPIRATION Interception involves being aware of internal body functions like hunger, thirst, and the need to use the bathroom. Children with interceptive difficulties may not recognize these basic needs, requiring extra support from parents to manage them.



















