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:
- If someone’s body temperature reaches 105 degrees, they could have heat stroke.
- If a person has heat stroke, the person probably isn’t sweating much.
- With heat stroke, the skin will be hot and red.
- The person may be dizzy or nauseous.
- If a person has heat stroke, his/her pulse may be rapid.
- Immediately call a doctor.
- Get the person out of the sun.
- Take off the person’s outer clothing.
- Apply cool water or apply cold packs to the person’s body to lower the temperature.
- If the person is conscious, provide small sips of salt water.
- Do not give any drugs, alcohol or caffeine to the person.
- To prevent heat stroke, wear light, loose fitting clothes and a hat in the sun.
- Drink a lot of water (even if you don’t feel thirsty) to prevent heat stroke.
- To prevent heat stroke, take in a little more salt than usual with meals. This helps retain water.
- 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.
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