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
