You and James have been out in the sun playing soccer all day. James starts vomiting, is confused, and is not sweating. What type of heat-related illness does he have, and what should your next step be to help him?

Question

You and James have been out in the sun playing soccer all day. James starts vomiting, is confused, and is not sweating. What type of heat-related illness does he have, and what should your next step be to help him?

(1 point)
Responses

He has heat exhaustion and needs to get out of the sun and drink cool water.

He has heat cramps and needs to rest and massage his muscles.

He has heat stroke and needs emergency services called and a cool shower.

He has hyperthermia and will be OK after a cool drink.

Answer 1

You and James have been out in the sun playing soccer all day. James starts vomiting, is confused, and is not sweating. What type of heat-related illness does he have, and what should your next step be to help him?

(1 point)
Responses

He has heat exhaustion and needs to get out of the sun and drink cool water.

He has heat cramps and needs to rest and massage his muscles.

He has heat stroke and needs emergency services called and a cool shower.

He has hyperthermia and will be OK after a cool drink.

Answer 2

Based on the symptoms mentioned (vomiting, confusion, lack of sweating), James likely has heat stroke. Heat stroke is a severe and life-threatening heat-related illness that requires immediate medical attention. Therefore, the next step should be to call emergency services and while waiting for help to arrive, move James to a cool shaded area and try to cool his body down by applying cold packs or wet towels to help reduce his body temperature. Do not give him any fluids orally as vomiting is a symptom, but rather wait for medical professionals to assess his condition.