Tuesday 23 June 2015

How to prevent and cure heatstroke

How to prevent and cure heatstroke 

Heart Stroke is much more serious than heat exhaustion - it can kill you.
People with Heart Stroke usually have Fever and they may have seizures or go into coma

SYMPTOMS:

  • Body temperature above 40 degree celcius
HOW TO PREVENT ?

TREATMENT:

Always call an ambulance if a person near you seems to have heart stroke. While you are waiting for the ambulance to arrive,you should
  • Move the person to a cool area as quickly as possible
  •  Increase Ventilation by opening windows or using a fan
  • Give them water to drink ( if they are conscious), but do not give them medication such as aspirin or paracetamol
  • Shower their skin with cool, but not cold, water (15-18 degree Celsius); 
  • alternatively, cover their body with cool, damp towels or sheets.\
  • If they have seizure (fit), move nearby objects out of the way to prevent injury. Do not use force or put any thing in their mouth

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