Symptoms of Heatstroke or Sunstroke: Headache, nausea, dizziness Red, dry, very hot skin (sweating has ceased) Pulse strong and rapid Small pupils Very high fever May become extremely disoriented Unconsciousness and possible convulsions First aide for Heatstroke or Sunstroke: Heatstroke is Life Threatening Remove victim to cooler location out of the sun Loosen or remove clothing and immerse victim with cool water, if possible. If immersion is not possible, cool victim with water or wrap in wet sheets and fan for quick evaporation Use cold compresses-especially to the head and neck area also to armpit and groin area Seek medical attention immediately Continue first aid to lower temperature until medical help takes over Do not use an alcohol rub Along with heatstroke and sunstroke one can also get sunburn. Too much sun causes sunburn and it can afect or cause wrinkles, freckles, skin texture changes, dilated blood vessels, rash problems and skin cancer. When going out into the sun follow these suggestions: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15 on all exposed skin, including lips, even on cloudy days If exposed to water, either through swimming or sweating, a water-resistant sunscreen should be used Reapply sunscreen frequently Wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses Sit in the shade whenever possible Wear protective tightly woven clothing Plan outdoor activities early or late in the day to avoid peak sunlight hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. |
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