Today is the hottest day of the year and the temperature may still rises for the coming days. For someone like me who has very low tolerance of heat, I really can’t stand outside without fainting. This afternoon, I tried staying outdoor while having a small talk with my relatives then suddenly I have fast heart rate then I got uneasy. I went inside the airconditioned room and take lots of water.

This really alarmed me! It happened twice already for this month alone and I think I should take extra precautions.

Here are some of the information I got about Heat Stroke:

1. If someone’s body temperature reaches 105 degrees, they could have heat stroke.
2. If a person has heat stroke, the person probably isn’t sweating much.
3. With heat stroke, the skin will be hot and red.
4. The person may be dizzy or nauseous.
5. If a person has heat stroke, his/her pulse may be rapid.
6. Immediately call a doctor.
7. Get the person out of the sun.
8. Take off the person’s outer clothing.
9. Apply cool water or apply cold packs to the person’s body to lower the temperature.
10. If the person is conscious, provide small sips of salt water.
11. Do not give any drugs, alcohol or caffeine to the person.
12. To prevent heat stroke, wear light, loose fitting clothes and a hat in the sun.
13. Drink a lot of water (even if you don’t feel thirsty) to prevent heat stroke.
14. To prevent heat stroke, take in a little more salt than usual with meals. This helps retain water.
15. If you are out in the desert heat walking, hiking or playing sports make sure you carry a phone with you. Never hike or play golf alone during the heat of the summer.