Treat heat stroke, sunshine and dehydration

The Heatstroke, sunstroke and dehydration are three states that require prophylaxis and immediate treatment.

Read how to troubleshoot:

Heat stroke

If heat stroke need immediate treatment, and threatened the person's life. We need immediate reduction of body temperature, and monitored for signs of disturbance of the balance of fluid and electrolytes, and renal failure.

Symptoms

• High temperature, typically above 40,7 ° C.
• Tachycardia.
• Headache.
• Rapid respiratory rate.
• Increased blood pressure.
• Confusion preceding the outbreak of delirium or coma.

 Sunstroke

The solarization occurs when one is exposed to direct sunlight, particularly when unprotected head. usually attacks the elderly and children.

Symptoms

• Headache.
• Vertigo.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Tachycardia.
• Red and hot facial skin.
• Fever.

In very severe cases can occur even seizures and unconsciousness. It can be treated with the patient lying down in a cool environment, gently lifting his head and placing cold patch on the neck and head. If the fever persists, it would alerted the doctor or even the transfer of the patient to hospital.

Dehydration

Great attention, especially now in the summer should be given to hydrate the body, as the fluid loss from the body is larger due to perspiration. Dehydration is a serious condition and should not to take lightly.

Symptoms

• Dark urine. If your urine a dark yellow color, smell strongly and are not clear, you should immediately increase water consumption. The more water you drink, the more odorless and clean is your urine.
• Do you feel that you are lethargic. If you feel fatigue and striving to do even the simplest things, it is a sample dehydration.
• If you feel confused. When the body is dehydrated, there is difficulty in decision making, concentration and even the correct pronunciation of speech.
• Tachycardia. Dehydration affect heart rate. You should drink 8-10 glasses of water daily, in order to avoid tachycardia, which can cause long term heart problems.
• Dizziness-Headache. If after receiving a quantity of water, still appears a good idea to visit a doctor to examine you.
• Cramps. One result of the body is dehydrated and frequent cramps. Our proper hydration helps in the treatment of muscle spasms during the period.