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Sunstroke is a serious condition and should not be taken lightly. Sunstroke is also sometimes called heat stroke, and occurs when the body is exposed to extreme heat for too long, causing the body temperature to rise to 40 degrees C or higher. If you are alone when you have a heatstroke or are helping a person with a sunstroke, follow some of the basic guidelines below. The first step is to slowly lower your body temperature. If you do this early enough, your body will naturally recover. If you let it go too long, the consequences can be severe. If possible, get medical attention right away.

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Method 1 of 2: Help someone with Sunstroke

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   Call ambulance. Depending on the symptoms and the person's body, you may consider calling your own doctor or emergency 115. Pay full attention to the symptoms. Prolonged heatstroke can damage the brain, cause anxiety, confusion, stroke, headache, dizziness, dizziness, hallucinations, loss of control, loss of awareness, and irritability. . Sunstroke can also affect the heart, kidneys, and muscles. Should be a little careful, rather than regret it. Call emergency services if you experience any of the following:
   • Signs of shock (e.g. pale, confused lips and nails)
   • Loss of awareness
   • Body temperature above 38.9 degrees C
   • Rapid breathing and / or rapid pulse.
   • Weak heart rate, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, dark urine.
   • Stroke. If the person with a sunstroke has an accident, ventilate the area for patient safety. If possible, place pillows under the client's head so that they do not hit the ground during a seizure.
   • If symptoms persist (more than an hour), if minor symptoms persist, call 911.

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   Avoid medication. Our first reaction is usually to take medicine when we are not feeling well. If you are suffering from heatstroke, certain medications only make it worse. Do not take fever-reducing medicines such as aspirin or acetaminophen. These medications are very harmful when you have sunstroke as they can increase the chances of bleeding, causing serious problems with sunburn blisters. Antipyretics work well for people who are infected, not those with heat stroke.
   • Do not give the person anything by mouth if they are vomiting or losing consciousness. Anything that is put in the person's mouth can suffocate them.

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   Cool the patient's body. While waiting for the emergency, please put the patient in a shade, a cool area (preferably an air-conditioned place). Place the patient in a tub, shower, stream or pond if possible. Avoid extreme cold temperatures. Likewise, using ice can eliminate symptoms of bradycardia and cessation. However, don't do it when the patient loses consciousness. You can place a cold wet washcloth behind your neck, on your groin, and / or under your armpits. If possible, mist and fan the sick person to promote cooling by evaporating the water. Mist with cold water or place a wet towel on the patient's body before fanning them; This will induce cooling by evaporating the water, which cools more quickly than immersing the patient in water.
   • Help the sick person remove any entangled clothes (hats, shoes, socks) to promote cooling.
   • Do not rub alcohol on the sick person's body. This is just a folk remedy. Alcohol cools the body very quickly, causing a sudden change in temperature, which is very dangerous. Please rub cold water on the patient's body, never rub alcohol.

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   Add water and electrolytes. Give the sick person sips of cool water or salt water (1 teaspoon of salt per liter of water) to prevent dehydration and loss of salt due to sweating. Do not let the patient drink too quickly as it may be shocked. If you don't have salt or cool water, you can also use regular drinking water.
   • Alternatively, you can give salt tablets to the patient. This can help balance electrolytes in the patient's body. Read the instructions on the salt pill bottle.

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   Keep the sick person calm. When the patient is calm, they can help make the situation better. Reduce confusion by taking deep breaths. Focus on other things besides being sunstroke. Anxiety will only make blood vessels beat faster, increasing body temperature more.
   • Muscle massage for sick people. Gently massage. The goal is to increase circulation in the muscles. Cramping is one of the early symptoms of heatstroke. Usually the calf area is most affected.

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   Let the sick person lie down. One of the most prominent symptoms of heatstroke is fainting. To keep the sick person safe from fainting is to lay him down.
   • If the person faints, keep their body in place by turning to the left and letting the left leg flex. This position is called the recovery posture. Examine the patient's mouth for vomiting, so as not to choke. The left side is the best place for blood to flow, as the heart is on this side.
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Method 2 of 2: Prevent Sunstroke

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   Know who is at risk of heatstroke. Older adults, workers in hot environments, people who are obese, have diabetes, people with kidney, heart, or circulation problems, and babies are all at high risk. People with inactive or inefficient sweat glands are also susceptible to heatstroke. Avoid activities that require your body to retain heat, especially when it is hot outdoors such as exercise, wrapping too much cloth for young children, or staying in the hot sun for too long without drinking water.
   • Certain drugs can also put people at an increased risk of heatstroke. These include beta blockers, diuretics, and some are used to treat depression, psychiatric disorders, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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   Pay attention to the weather. If the weather's heat index is above or near 32 degrees Celsius, be careful. Avoid taking infants and older adults outside during this weather.
   • Be wary of the heat island effect. The heat island effect occurs when the rural area is colder than the urban area. Densely populated urban areas usually have temperatures 1-3 degrees Celsius higher than rural areas. In the evening, the difference can be as high as 12 degrees Celsius. This can happen in polluted localities. greenhouse gas, water pollution, air-conditioning use, and energy consumption.
   • Wear light-colored, trendy clothes.

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   Avoid direct sunlight. Take frequent breaks and find shade if working outdoors. Use sunscreen to avoid sunburn. Always wear a hat when outdoors, especially if you are prone to heatstroke.
   • One of the unfortunate causes of heatstroke is sitting in a hot car. Do not sit in a car tunnel. And do not leave your child alone in the car, even for a few minutes.
   • If you plan to exercise, avoid exercising during the peak of heat from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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   Drink water to stay hydrated. Observe the color of the urine, the urine should be slightly yellow and light in color.
   • Don't drink coffee. Coffee will stimulate your body, what you should drink should calm your body. Although black coffee contains 95% water, the effects of caffeine are very harmful to the body of people who have signs of heatstroke. The heart will beat faster and harder.

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   Do not drink outside when it is hot. Alcohol can affect body temperature by tightening blood vessels, making it difficult for blood to flow to keep the body warm. advertisement

What You Need

• Cool, shady place
• Cold water / shower
• Cold compress / cold pack
• Wet towel
• Fan
• Cool drinking water or salt water