Heat starves you: How to recognize heatstroke in yourself

Instructions from a doctor that everyone should know

Now in Moscow and in most of the European territory, the following reigns stuffiness and heatthat you can easily get heatstroke. Pay attention - I am not writing "solar", but thermal. For heatstroke you don't have to be in the sun, it can generally develop at any time of the year if a person is in a very hot, stuffy space. For example, in a closed car, etc.

Forms or types of heatstroke

Scientific classification according to the dominant symptoms of certain body systems:

1. Asphyticwhen respiratory disorders and body temperature prevail up to 39 grams.
2. Hyperthermic, that is, the main manifestation is a very high temperature a-40-41 gr.
3. Cerebral form - neuropsychiatric disorders dominate here
4. Gastroenteric form, respectively, manifestations from the gastrointestinal system prevail here.

What signs can be with heatstroke

1. Redness of the skin. It can be dry or wet, depending on the circumstances.
2. Weakness, up to fainting, hallucinations in severe cases.
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3. Frequent, weak, superficial pulse
4. Rapid breathing, shortness of breath.
5. Characterized by a pulsating headache.
6. Dizziness.
7. Convulsions.
8. Nausea or vomiting.
9. Violation coordination.
10. Sleep disturbance after heatstroke.
11. Diarrhea.

Who is most affected by heatstroke?

1. First of all, it is children, because in the game they cannot objectively assess the degree of their well-being.
2. Elderly people who can fall asleep in the sun, on a bench, or lose consciousness and not be able to move into the shade.
3. People with serious illnesses, such as: cardiovascular, diabetes mellitus, obesity, etc.

1. People alcoholic intoxication.

How can you effectively behave to help people who are overheated?

1. Call ambulance.
2. Before the ambulance arrives, it is necessary to stop the effect of high temperature on the victim, that is, move a person to the shadowif it has been in the sun or in a cool place, such as where there is a fan or air conditioner.
3. It is important to remove from the person clothes, which fetters his body - belts, ties, scarves, bra, etc.
4. If a person is capable drink, then be sure to drink it with cool (but not ice-cold) water, and as much as possible, not less than a glass. Note also that through sweat or vomiting, a person loses vital trace elements, so it is important to replenish them, for example, with the simplest rehydron.
5. The patient must be laid down so that he legs were higher than head. This will create blood flow to the head and heart and will contribute to the quickest normalization of the human condition.
6. Can be placed over the body a sheet soaked in cool water. And on the neck and in the groin area - ice illi refrigerants. But not for long! Coldness in the neck can cause vasospasm and disrupt the blood supply to the brain. In the groin area - cause hypothermia.

What should be done to avoid heatstroke?

The best treatment has always been and will be the prevention of any disease.

1. Always carry with you water and drink it in small sips constantly.
2. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun or in stuffy and hot rooms.
3. Dress appropriately for the weather and try to wear in hot weather clothesfrom natural and light fabrics, loose fit and wicks away moisture and heat.
4. On the head should be hat or panama, also light shades and from light fabrics.
5. Avoid being outside after 11 to 17 o'clock. It is better to spend this time under the air conditioner.
6. Do not consume alcohol, even beer and cold champagne.

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