During the summer it is important to monitor mainly children and older adults in case they suffer from heatstroke.
Here we will explain what it is, what its symptoms are, what you should do if someone is suffering from it and how to prevent it. Batteries then!
What is heat stroke, its symptoms and how to prevent it?
This condition is the increase in body temperature from prolonged exposure to the sun (classic heat stroke).
However, you can also suffer from exercising in hot or poorly ventilated environments, since the body loses water and essential salts for its proper functioning.
Symptoms of heat stroke
These are the main symptoms that a person can feel:
- Intense thirst and dry mouth
- Temperature greater than 39° degrees Celsius
- excessive sweating
- Sensation of sweltering heat
- Dry Skin
- Exhaustion, tiredness or weakness
- dizziness or faint
- Vertigo
- Muscle cramps
- Agitation
- Stomach acheslack of appetite, nausea or vomiting
- Headaches
- State of confusion, disorientation, delirium or even coma or seizures.
In the case of babies you can notice the skin is very irritated by sweat on the neck, chest, armpits, elbow folds and the diaper area.
What to do if the person feels bad?
Here are some tips for action:
- The first thing is to move the person to a cool and ventilated place.
- Spray with a garden hose.
- Take a bath with cold water.
- Wet the person with cool water, using a sponge.
- Fan him while he sprays himself with cold water.
- Place ice packs or cold wet towels on the neck, armpits, and groin.
- Cover the person with cool, damp sheets.
How to prevent them?
To avoid heat stroke, it is important to take care of hydration and nutrition, as well as reduce physical activity during hotter hours.
Also, you should dress in loose and fresh clothes, and try to be in ventilated places.
The most important thing is not to expose yourself to direct sunlight between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and never before reaching 1 year of age.
Remember that it is important to take care of yourself at this time when many people enjoy the beach and places with high temperatures. Batteries then!
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