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Versailles Health Care Center
VHCC provides
education on heat exhaustion
Versailles Health Care Center is providing education to its staff and
the public on the warning signs of heat exhaustion. Heat
exhaustion is a milder form of heat-released illness that can develop
after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or
unbalanced replacement of fluids. Those most prone to heat
exhaustion are elderly people, people with high blood pressure, and
people working or exercising in a hot environment.
The top warning signs of heat exhaustion include:
Heavy sweating
Paleness
Muscle cramps
Tiredness
Weakness
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Fainting
The skin may be cool and moist. The victim’s pulse rate will be
fast and weak, and breathing will be fast and shallow. If heat
exhaustion is untreated, it may progress to heat stroke, which is a
medial emergency.
Heat exhaustion treatments that may be effective include:
Cool, non-alcoholic beverages, as directed by your physician.
Rest.
Cool shower, bath, or sponge bath.
An air-conditioned environment.
Lightweight clothing.
Seek medical attention and call 911 immediately if symptoms are severe
or if the victim has heart problems or high blood pressure.
Otherwise, help the victim to cool off, and seek medical attention if
symptoms worsen or last longer than one hour.
Versailles Health Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center that offers short-term rehab services, outpatient therapy, and
long-term care. Versailles Health Care Center sent home 197
patients who utilized its short-term rehab services in 2015 and 84
patients so far in 2016! If you are interested in learning more
about Versailles Health Care Center, call 937-526-5570 or visit
www.versailleshealthcare.com.
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