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Stay out of direct sun and drink plenty of water. if needed wet down your clothing this cools the skin as it dries.
Previous answer correct. Let's clarify and enumerate
1. stay adequately hydrated. If your lips are cracking and/or your eyes feel gitty, you could probably use more liquids even if you feel OK.
2.Stay out of direct sun, especially from 11AM to5PM.
3, Use sunscreen AND protective clothing. Hats,long loose sleeves, If you wear sandals, don't forget that toes can get sunburnt, too.
4. Limit activity during peak hours.
5. Take cool{not cold} baths or showers as frequntly as you feel the need.
6. If you MUST work outside, do all the above. Take frequent, brief shade breaks. Carry salt tablets and use per directions.
7. Do NOT drink alcohol in extreme weather. It will only make you more dehydrated and the sun will intensify the effects of the alcohol.
8. If you or anyone around you seems confused or disoriented or talking nonsense, time to go to the ER.
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∙ 14y agoStay out of direct sun and drink plenty of water. if needed wet down your clothing this cools the skin as it dries. Previous answer correct. Let's clarify and enumerate 1. stay adequately hydrated. If your lips are cracking and/or your eyes feel gitty, you could probably use more liquids even if you feel OK. 2.Stay out of direct sun, especially from 11AM to5PM. 3, Use sunscreen AND protective clothing. Hats,long loose sleeves, If you wear sandals, don't forget that toes can get sunburnt, too. 4. Limit activity during peak hours. 5. Take cool{not cold} baths or showers as frequntly as you feel the need. 6. If you MUST work outside, do all the above. Take frequent, brief shade breaks. Carry salt tablets and use per directions. 7. Do NOT drink alcohol in extreme weather. It will only make you more dehydrated and the sun will intensify the effects of the alcohol. 8. If you or anyone around you seems confused or disoriented or talking nonsense, time to go to the ER.
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How can heat stroke be prevented in school?
tell or ask the teacher to turn on an fan or air conditioner to prevent heat stroke
What are the symptoms of heatstroke and what action should be taken for first aid and for prevention?
first you'll feel very hot, then have a stroke, you should stay out of the heat when having a stroke to prevent it.
Is heat wave and heat stroke the same?
no. a heat wave is weather, a heat stroke is a health condition.
Is the most severe form of heat illness and you a life threatening emergency?
heat stroke
Is the most severe form of heat illness and is a life-threatening emergency.?
heat stroke
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Heat Stroke
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A heat stroke.
How does alcohol cause heat stroke?
alcohol causes dehydration which makes you more vulnerable to heat stroke
How serious is heat stroke?
Heat stroke can be life threatening and because the percentage of victims dying from heat stroke is very high, immediate medical attention is critical when problems first begin.
What are the effects of heat waves?
heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion
What Are Some Herbs To Help Regulate Body Temp And Prevent Heat Stroke?
None. Plenty of fluid intake & cooling the body if heat stroke is imminent with heat exhaustion. The body has a tremendous physiologic gain (safety factor) to keep it at 98.6F (37C). Indeed, one has to increase heat production 27 fold before body temperature goes up one degree Centigrade. Belief that "some herbs help regulate body temperature and prevent stroke" is erroneous and possibly dangerous to an individual who uses them and doesn't take realistic preventative measures to mind and use.
Another name for heat stroke is?
heat exhaustion
