Avoiding Heat Stroke
Date: 07/16/17
Heat stroke is dangerous. It starts when your body can’t keep itself cool. You may have nausea and vomiting. Or, you may have fatigue and get dizzy.
When you have heat stroke, the body stops sweating. Skin becomes dry and flushed. Your body temperature gets very high. Fainting, seizures and death can occur.
If someone has heat stroke, you should:
- Call 911 or get medical care as soon as you can
- Cool the person down fast
- Get them out of the sun and into air conditioning
- Take off clothing, spray them with cool water and fan them to evaporate the water
- Ice packs can help lower the body temperature
Anyone can get heat stroke. Children and the elderly are most at risk.
Step for prevention include:
- Drink lots of water
- On hot days, try to spend some time in air conditioning
- Wear light-colored cotton clothes
- Wear a hat to block the sun
Take the heat seriously. And take steps to prevent heat stroke.