Heatstroke
In the days of extreme heat or subsequent high temperatures (heat waves called), people have to be aware of hydration, especially in the case of children and the elderly who are most vulnerable.
Symptoms to consider include low blood pressure, which may manifest as headache, dry skin and decreased urine volume, the boredom and somnolence.
Pay particular attention to avoid exposure during peak hours of heat. If you have to necessarily go out, try to be in the shade, wear light clothing and light colors, avoid heavy or spicy foods and especially not to take alcohol, which causes vasodilation generated by water loss sweating.
During days of extreme heat we must not be abused coffee, mate and high sugar content.
An example of the effects of heat stroke is what happened in Paris in 2003, where he experienced a unique phenomenon in terms of duration, intensity and geographical spread, with a high impact on health. It showed a failure in the reaction of the population, late reflections for the protection and assistance of the elderly, with delays in medical diagnosis, difficulty in implementing the recommendations and alarmist messages from the media but inconclusive for prevention.
What are the risk factors for heat injury?
-Dehydration
-Obesity
-Heavy or waterproof clothing
-Poor physical condition
-Cardiovascular Disease
-Skin lesions (scleroderma, burns, eczema, psoriasis, disorders of sweat glands)
Extreme-Ages
Lack of mobility
“Febrile illness
-Hypothyroidism
-Alcoholism
-Drugs (cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, LSD)
“Socio-economic conditions (no air conditioning, living on the upper floors of tall buildings)
Prolonged heat-Effort (blast furnace workers, miners, firefighters, athletes, military recruits, and rescue workers)
-Drugs (antipsychotics, anticholinergics blockers, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, diuretics, alpha-agonists, sympathomimetic
Dehydration:
During the months that summer, when record high temperatures, dehydration is the most common picture, especially in elderly and young children.
The symptoms are:
-Dry skin
-Decreased urination, listlessness, low pressure
-Fever, rapid pulse, low blood pressure, headache, somnolence
Given these symptoms you should:
“Avoid heavily spiced foods or hot.
“Do not drink high sugar content, caffeine and alcohol.
-Perform activities or steps in the morning or evening when temperatures are not as high.
-Wear loose clothing, light, and possibly colored.
“Do not take drugs without medical advice.
“Caring for the vulnerable elderly. If you live alone, to observe at least twice a day if signs of heat exhaustion.
-Search public places to spend some time cooling of the day.
“During the hottest hours, stay in the shade and rest in well ventilated areas.
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Tags: Air conditioning, Conditions and Diseases, Dehydration, Health, Heat illness, Heat wave, Old age, Temperature