Heat Exhaustion
| Definition: |
An effect of excessive exposure to heat occurring commonly among workers in furnace rooms, foundries, etc., although it may occur from exposure to the sun's heat (SUNSTROKE). It is marked by subnormal temperature, with dizziness, headache, nausea, and sometimes delirium and/or collapse. It is distinguished from HEAT STROKE, in which the body temperature may be dangerously elevated. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
| Notes: |
subnormal body temp: do not confuse with HEAT STROKE where body temp is dangerously high; SUNSTROKE is also available |
| Also Called: |
Heat Collapse |
Heat Exhaustion Categories.
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Sunstroke - A condition produced by exposure to the sun, and marked by convulsions, coma, and a high temperature of the skin. It is distinguished from HEAT STROKE which is caused by excessive heat, natural or artificial, and is marked by dry skin, vertigo, headache, thirst, nausea and muscular cramps. (From Dorland, 27th ed) |
Heat Exhaustion Definitions and Terms
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