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Bottled Water
Ready-to-Drink Electrolyte Replacement Products
Freeze Pops
Powdered Electrolyte Replacement Drink Products
Skull Cap
Miracool Bandana
Sweatband
Cooling Vest
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KEY’S TO PREVENTING HEAT RELATED ILLNESS:
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Stay hydrated
o Drink at least a gallon of liquid a day (16 glasses) when the temperature exceeds
90 degrees and you are not in air-conditioned surroundings
o Drink 8 ounces of water, juice or sports drink 2 hours before physical activity
o Drink 4-8 ounces of fluid 5-10 minutes prior to physical activity
o Drink 8-10 ounces of water every 15-30 minutes while performing physical
activity
o Avoid caffeine
o Eat plenty of fruits & vegetables to maintain sodium, calcium and potassium
levels
o Maintain normal salt intake and avoid foods containing high levels of salt
o Wear light-colored clothes
o Avoid direct sun exposure & activities during the heat of the day
o Take frequent breaks in the shade if possible
o Take a cool showers
People with diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure are more sensitive to the
effects of heat
EFFECTS OF HEAT ILLNESS & TREATING HEAT STRESS
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Heat Cramps - Painful cramping and spasms of legs, arm and abdomen
o Rest in a cool area
o Drink cold water slowly
o Massage affected muscles
Heat Exhaustion - Feeling tired, weak & dizzy accompanied by headache nausea &
possible vomiting
o Rest in a cool area
o Lie down with feet raised
o Loosen clothing
o Drink cool water slowly
o Place cool compress or towel on forehead and body
Heat Stroke - Feeling tired, weak & dizzy. Skin feels hot and dry. May become delirious
or unconscious.
o Remove clothing
o Sponge with cool water
o Call EMS