Heat Problems

It is 102 in NJ right now. I thought I'd post this relevant info on heat  on treating Heat Stress Disorders.
Please seek medical advice as soon as possible if you have any of these.  Check on the elderly and anyone living alone.

Heat Cramps
Failure to replace salt lost in sweating. Painful muscle cramps. Drink lightly salted water or lemonade; tomato juice, or "athletic" drinks; stretch cramped muscles.

Heat exhaustion
Failure to replace water and salt lost in sweating. Weakness, unstable gait, or extreme fatigue; wet, clammy skin; headache, nausea, collapse Rest in shade and drink lightly salted fluids.

Dehydration exhaustion
Failure to replace water losses over several days Weight loss and excessive fatigue. Drink fluids and rest body weight and water losses are restored.  See your doctor.

Heat stroke
Total collapse of temperature regulating mechanisms. Hot skin; high body temperature (106°F or higher); mental confusion, delirium, loss of consciousness, convulsions. Rapidly cool victim immediately, either by immersing in cold water or soaking clothes in cold water and fanning vigorously to promote evaporative cooling. Continue until temperature drops below 102°F. Treat for shock if necessary once temperature is lowered. Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Send for medical help and begin treatment at once. Brain damage and death result if treatment is delayed.